Original German WWII 1938 dated Transitional Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Hartkopf & Co. with Scabbard - RZM M7/40 Ordnance and by 1943 the Luftwaffe

and by 1943 the Luftwaffe followed suit

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

The grip is carved ribbed ivory or bone

Size 6 fits a 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 2 in man

bound over black sharkskin

Original German WWII 1938 dated Transitional Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Hartkopf & Co. with Scabbard - RZM M7/40 Ordnance and by 1943 the LuftwaffeOriginal 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