Paratrooper knife???

[George M.]

Does anybody know about this knife?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...3&category=475
I want to buy it, but I doubt in its originality. I emailed the Seller but he didn't answer. And what is its real price? I don't want to miscalculate.
Thank you in advance.
George.

[voodoo]

From what I can tell this is a good example of a non takedown gravity knife. The blade appears to be sharpened and polished so take that into consideration when determining a price. The engraving, great if it is peroid done. Haven't paid much attention to prices lately so I can't help you there. Last time I looked they ranged from $250-$500. Is the marlin spike stamped?

Here are a couple of links you can do some research on

http://home.sprynet.com/~rgrcl987/WebPage/Werhmacht/

http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/harbour/1478/

[George M.]

The Seller said that "The spike does have some kind of a hallmark. Like a diamond with a 3 inside. Its very small and I can hardly see it."