Description
WW2 Germany Infanteriemesser 42 fighting knife; scarce “Model 42 Infantry Knife” with original metal scabbard. All parts are intact; excellent overall condition, considering the age. 100% genuine German WW-II era fighter or your money back.
Hard-to-fine original WW2 era German Army Model 42 Infantry Knife (Infanteriemesser 42) fighting dagger – an unmarked specimen manufactured late in the war as the “last-ditch” attempt to supply Wehrmacht troops with a reliable and simple to produce fighting knife. Infanteriemesser 42 is a classic WW2 German boot knife – tough full-tang construction with an integral guard and plain wood handle scales. Original metal scabbard has a simple metal belt hanger. This exact type is illustrated on pages 212-216 of the excellent French reference book by Christian Mary Knives and Daggers-Bayonets Used by the German Army During 1914-1945 (see the book’s page scans attached).
This fighting knife is excellent condition – only slightly used; no pitting, contact marks on the pommel, dings or nicks on the blade; the tip is intact. This fighter is is about 10-1/4” / 26 cm overall; the blade is about 5-3/4” / 14.5 cm. The edge is razor-sharp still; no damage to the tip; this tape is VERY rare this nice. Original wood handle scales on 3 iron pins are nice and tight; all parts are solid with no play. Original metal scabbard is in great condition overall; about 50% of the original black finish remaining.
Almost 80 years later this original WW2 Germany Infanteriemesser 42 fighting knife is in 100% serviceable condition still – this type is VERY hard to find this nice and complete. In general, most of Infanteriemessers were used in the field as intended; specimens in better grades are hard to find nowadays – this WW2 Germany Infanteriemesser 42 fighting knife will be a great addition to any collection. Today most of the surviving WW2 era Infanteriemesser 42 knives are in private collections & rarely come up for sale – don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection. This attractive WW2 Germany Infanteriemesser 42 fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it is in 100% original “as is” condition. These are the actual photos; K98 clips not included with the knife 😉
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