Original German WWII 1938 dated Transitional Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Hartkopf & Co. with Scabbard - RZM M7/40 Ordnance The grip is carved ribbed

The grip is carved ribbed ivory or bone

but were forced to spend a miserable night on the freezing battlefield among the many wounded from other regiments

bound over black sharkskin

with some file marks

Original German WWII 1938 dated Transitional Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Hartkopf & Co. with Scabbard - RZM M7/40 Ordnance The grip is carved ribbedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Mid war production HJ Fahrtenmesser (HJ Trip Knife), marked on the blade with both the logo and RZM code of rare maker Hartkopf & Co. of Solingen. This HJ Knife is a solid example of the type, with a handle that is nickel plated over an steel base. The plating still remains in nice condition, withabout 75% still present, showing wear around the grip area and on the pommel. Unlike the