Original German WWII Late Pattern HJ Knife by Artur Schüttelhofer with Scabbard - RZM M7/13 German Field Gear this is a rare example

this is a rare example indeed

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The blade has a Futsu 普通 (regular) Nakago (tang) with Kuri-jiri (栗尻 - symmetrical Rounded) nakago-jiri (tang tip)

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in very fine condition

Original German WWII Late Pattern HJ Knife by Artur Schüttelhofer with Scabbard - RZM M7/13 German Field Gear this is a rare exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an lovely example of the classic later pattern HJ fahrtenmesser (trip knife), complete with its original scabbard. It was produced by the rare maker Artur Schttelhofer & Co. Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware factory) in the Wald neighborhood of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in Western Germany. This company was founded in 1920, and assembled and finished daggers for political organizations and officers