german fighting knife
just traded a small derringer pistol for this german fighting knife. Now of course i had to view some examples here on the forum. what ive learned here is the pins that hold the wooden handle on should always be steel. and the grips on a fake are– rosewood. an original should NOT have rosewood!
the tang stamp should read — GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR SOLINGEN.FOCHE
the tang stamp should read — GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR SOLINGEN.FOCHE
A fake will be –GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR SOLINGEN.FOCHF, also the crown proof mark on a fake WILL be turned sideways. originals should face straight .
here she is
