*SOLD* : Antique German Fixed Blade Knife w/ Honing Steel (Solingen)

[BlueSamuraiKnives]

For Sale: Antique German Fixed Blade Knife with Honing Steel (Solingen-marked steel)

Price: $950 shipped (PayPal Goods & Services only)
Price includes shipping and insurance. No “net to me,” no surprises.

Photos (includes timestamp):

https://imgur.com/a/dVcqRDw

Description​

Offered here is an antique German fixed blade knife paired with a matching honing steel marked Solingen, Germany. This is a pre-model era piece; no model number or maker mark beyond the Solingen stamp on the steel.

The knife has clearly been sharpened and used in the past, as expected for an antique of this age. Blade remains solid with good geometry. No cracks, chips, or structural issues observed.

I am being conservative and transparent with the description. Please review photos carefully and ask questions before committing.

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Details​

• Country of Origin: Germany
• Era: Antique / pre-model era
• Steel: Unknown (typical of period)
• Sharpened: Yes
• Used to cut: Yes
• Carried: No
• Blade Condition: Sharpened, honest wear
• Number of Owners: 2
• Centering: N/A (fixed blade)
• Lockup: N/A (fixed blade)
• Visible Issues: Scratches and patina consistent with age
• Accessories: Honing steel only (no box or papers)

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Payment & Shipping​

• Payment: PayPal Goods & Services only
• Shipping: Included (CONUS)
• International: No international shipping
• State Restrictions: I prefer to avoid unnecessary legal headaches. If you’re in CA or NY and comfortable with your local laws, reach out first and we’ll confirm before payment.

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Other​

• No trades
• No auctions
• No third-party sales
• Please claim clearly in the thread followed by PM or email for payment details
• First firm “I’ll take it” gets it

 

[Gastonknife]

These two items are not what you think/propose they are.
The sharpening steel is german - but these do not go together. The knife appears to be a homemade knife put together of various items during the war - by a soldier or mechanic.
almost sure to be an american. It's very common in WW2.

 

[BlueSamuraiKnives]

These two items are not what you think/propose they are.
The sharpening steel is german - but these do not go together. The knife appears to be a homemade knife put together of various items during the war - by a soldier or mechanic.
almost sure to be an american. It's very common in WW2.

Thank you for the insight, I appreciate you taking the time to share that.
I want to be clear that I am not a historian or expert on WWII field-made knives, and my description was based on the Solingen-marked honing steel and the overall age/condition, not a definitive provenance claim.
Based on your comment, it’s entirely possible the knife itself is a wartime, field-assembled piece and that the honing steel is unrelated. I do not want to misrepresent the item in any way.
For transparency, I’m updating my understanding accordingly and encourage all interested parties to review the photos and form their own conclusions. I’m happy to answer questions or provide additional photos if helpful.

 

[Gastonknife]

Thank you for the insight, I appreciate you taking the time to share that.
I want to be clear that I am not a historian or expert on WWII field-made knives, and my description was based on the Solingen-marked honing steel and the overall age/condition, not a definitive provenance claim.
Based on your comment, it’s entirely possible the knife itself is a wartime, field-assembled piece and that the honing steel is unrelated. I do not want to misrepresent the item in any way.
For transparency, I’m updating my understanding accordingly and encourage all interested parties to review the photos and form their own conclusions. I’m happy to answer questions or provide additional photos if helpful.

No worries, I was just responding from an informational standpoint.