Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Carl Wüsthof Auction hallmarked and maker marked

hallmarked and maker marked

Overall in better than extremely fine condition

oxidation of the metal and evidence of repair to two of the three attachment loops apparent

During its lifespan there were approximately awarded 237 Grand Crosses

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Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Carl Wüsthof Auction hallmarked and maker marked(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A HJ members knife, measuring 255 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 140 mm long magnetic metal blade with a sharpened tip and sharpened lower edge. It presents plain with the exception of a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo on the reverse ricasso, flanked by a makers code of M7 112 for Carl Wsthof, Solingen. The blade sits securely within a one piece nickel plated zink alloy hilt, with a hooked quillon