Original German WWII Custom Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot / Belt Scabbard nChannel however there is no rust

however there is no rust or other damage

The long upright protected you arm from any sword blade attack

cylinder axis pin (2665) and grip frame

Taking Neustadt and Ludwigshafen

It has a heavy octagonal barrel in

Original German WWII Custom Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot / Belt Scabbard nChannel however there is no rustOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged spear point blade, this is an original German WWII Nahkampfmesser close fighting knife, with a great "boot" scabbard. This basic design was used by Imperial German in WWI, and was popular during WWII as well. Many WWI knives were even reissued for WWII, however this definitely is a WWII production example. In very good lightly used condition, this knife has a smooth clear plastic grip