Solingen Knife -- WWII Era or Just a Steak Knife

lslone777 · Jan 20, 2003

Hi. I recently purchased a Solingen knife and the seller told me it was from the World War II era. I put it up for sale on eBay recently and someone said that it is just a steak knife. Would someone e-mail me (LSlone777@aol.com) so I can show you a picture of it? I just would like to know what it is? Thank you for your time. It's appreciated!
Lisa

not2sharp · Jan 20, 2003

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Quiet Storm · Jan 20, 2003

I think this is a "Nicker" - a German hunting knife, at least it is shaped like one.

You might want to ask Bernard Levine. He's probably the best expert around in regards to knife history.

bob bowie · Jan 20, 2003

It's a Nicker, sometimes sold as a Leaderhosen(sp?) knife. These are sold on Ebay all the time as a Trench, boot, etc... knife.

If you can supply a maker's mark, it would help to narrow down the age a bit

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HTH

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lslone777 · Jan 20, 2003

Please tell me where to look for that "maker's mark." Besides the word "Solingen" on the blade (sharp side down, about half way across), that's the only wording that I can find on the whole knife.

bob bowie · Jan 20, 2003

O.K., the knife probably was just marked with the product's origin, that's not unusual

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What you've got is a traditional German hunting/utility knife, and certainly not a steak knife. I can't really help with the age(the pattern's been around for a long time), but the WWII time-frame is cosistant.

HTH

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lslone777 · Jan 20, 2003

I really appreciate the feedback coming in on this knife. I have a couple of more questions for you. Would this knife have a bone handle? Also, would a starting bidding price on eBay of $12.99 be in line?

bob bowie · Jan 20, 2003

Hi,

The handle actually looks to be Stag antler

. Yes, your starting price would be in line, most of these I've seen went in the $20-50 range, depending on who was looking.

HTH

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lslone777 · Jan 20, 2003

Are you serious when you say it might have a stag antler handle? If you are, I will change that in my description on eBay. Also, I was curious about the $12.99 minimum bid price that I have on it right now -- it has not received any bids at all and the auction will be up very soon. But, it does have a crack in the handle too.

bob bowie · Jan 20, 2003

Yep, I'm serious, sometimes it can look a bit like bone, depending on the cut of stag the maker uses, etc.... The crack does effect value, if it does'nt go, I'd may be try it as part of a lot, if you have other sporting stuff around.

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