Original German WWII Transitional Motto Marked HJ Knife by J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk of Solingen with Scabbard Japanese Holsters Sieper & Söhne of Lüdenscheid

Sieper & Söhne of Lüdenscheid

very possibly for the Confederacy after Harpers Ferry Armory was captured

The lower screw cap is in great shape

which is etched on the ricasso by the maker/retailer:

and it has a lovely aged steel patina

Original German WWII Transitional Motto Marked HJ Knife by J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk of Solingen with Scabbard Japanese Holsters Sieper & Söhne of LüdenscheidOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service used condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by blade by the desirable maker J. A. Henckels Zwillingswerk of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a very good example of the type, showing honest period wear, giving it a great "salty" patina. The plating on the steel hilt is worn, probably retained at only about 40 50%, with wear from the securing strap as well as use.