just picked this HJ knife up out of a vets estate along with several other US bayonets and original ww2 period items I need some opinions please i only paid $30 for it so i am not to worried it came in an old leather scabbord that i know was not part of the original set up leather washer is missing no ricasso on the blade nice E.P.&S. logo and maker mark and motto on the other side HJ diamond is missing and what is the deal with the shape of the blade? were any of the knives made like this or is it a regrind? thank you for any help frank v.
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Your HJ knife is indeed original and is of the earlier type, I think around 1935/36 (hence the missing ricasso). The knife has been sharpened (either by the original owner or the vet that brought it home) as the blades were not manufactured in this manner. I too have a HJ knife very much like yours (i.e. sharpened, but without the motto) which cost me $25. I will post pictures of my knife later this evening for a comparison (I first have to take pictures of it). All in all, I think you did well for the purchase price.
Best Regards
Mike
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Here are two pictures I just took of my HJ knife for comparison.
Best Regards
Mike
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so you aere saying that the blades were not made in this design and must have been ground to this type of a point? what do you think the value of this knoife might be? thank you for your help frank vitaleComment
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Yes, I believe the blade was "ground to this type of point" by someone other than the manufacturer. As to value, it is hard to say as many collectors would not even think of buying a HJ knife in this condition. I for one, collect original items first and condition second and therefore purchase these type of pieces as is evident from the pictures I posted on your thread. I personally don't think you over paid for the knife, but IMHO your most likely not going to get too much more out of it if you tried to sell it in todays market. Hope this helps!
Best Regards
Mike
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