Please help with FS knife handle

[luftwaffenkopf]

what era is this from? is it a reproduction? i've searched and couldn't find a similar one... thank you

[grndevil44]

looks to be a nice knife, this is called beaded and ringed grip

this is an excellent website and has you version

http://www.gotavapen.se/gota/artikla...ood/ringed.htm

cheers

[Infanteer]

That's obviously a reproduction, but I would take it off your hands.... just to help you out I will give you what you paid

That's actually a rather scarce variation and very desirable. Nice find

[48RMC]

That's actually a rather scarce variation and very desirable. Nice find

Yes that's for sure a desirable knife but without the stamp England on the cross-guard it would be more desirable don't you think so

[grndevil44]

Yes that's for sure a desirable knife but without the stamp England on the cross-guard it would be more desirable don't you think so

well the England stamp is part of the history of these knives, but I do agree its nice to have one without this, but they are intriguing, I just recently added one to my collection with the guys name on, any wd stamps are also a bonus, of course it all depends how much you find them for IMO

[48RMC]

well the England stamp is part of the history of these knives, but I do agree its nice to have one without this, but they are intriguing, I just recently added one to my collection with the guys name on, any wd stamps are also a bonus, of course it all depends how much you find them for IMO

I don't like post-war marks so i would buy them only if i could buy them for a bargain price otherwise i would let them go

[grndevil44]

I don't like post-war marks so i would buy them only if i could buy them for a bargain price otherwise i would let them go

true in this case for me also.

[Infanteer]

For me the import mark is simply another indicator of originality and is a legitimate part of the knife's history. Yes, I do feel it degrades the value slightly but this style of handle is so uncommon that the import mark is a minor point. I would be very happy to add that knife to my collection.

[luftwaffenkopf]

thank you for your help gentlemen. here are pics of the blade, what value would you place on this knife?

[Infanteer]

Are you looking to sell the knife? Can you measure the length of the blade?

[luftwaffenkopf]

Are you looking to sell the knife? Can you measure the length of the blade?

i'm looking to buy, and not sure of the blade length

[grndevil44]

last fair here i went to there were loads of FS knives, more that I expected to see, no scabbard and post war mark, I would pay 100 tops, thats just me

[Infanteer]

I guess the location makes a big difference. In Edmonton where I live these knives only come up for sale from time to time and are usually in poor condition. I would expect to see a scarce variation like this to bring more than $100 but I don't believe the extreme prices seen on numerous websites is realistic either. In the end, everyone has their own opinion on value based on many factors and how strong their desire is to own the piece. I can't give a "going rate" value as this is such a seldom encountered variation that I don't have another to compare it to. That alone should give you some idea of what I think it might be worth... to me that is.

[luftwaffenkopf]

thank you for your comments so far! the knife came with a scabbard...

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=706556

[Infanteer]

And a scarce scabbard style to boot... !! Nice find. I'm a bit confused though, you already purchased it but are now asking for a value? Are you looking to resell the knife?