Knife for ID

Bob A · 22nd November 2018, 08:02 PM

This was posted on a site I frequent. I thought I'd present it for comment and ID.

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fernando · 22nd November 2018, 08:37 PM

Say Bob, isn't that some 'ingenious' handle setup, starting by the reshaped guard, mounted on a (rather) shortened sword blade?
You may be sure the members will recognize that Royal monogram !

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Helleri · 23rd November 2018, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Say Bob, isn't that some 'ingenious' handle setup, starting by the reshaped guard, mounted on a (rather) shortened sword blade?
You may be sure the members will recognize that Royal monogram !

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I'm really not a fan of stacked leather handles.They come loose far too easily. The leather tends to shrink over time and even get brittle. If you get a used old one like this often it's necessary to replace the full stack. Very high maintenance handles.

Bob A · 23rd November 2018, 03:17 AM

I trust someone will recognise the monogram and inscription. It's all well outside my area of expertise. Best I can come up with personally is European, shortened sword blade.

For what it may be worth, stacked leather handles on the US military knives I've owned have not been problematic, but they're less than 80 years old.

sabertasche · 23rd November 2018, 04:35 AM

HI Guys, it appears to be the blade of a Saxon, Infantry Officer's sword, WW1 era.

Greg

fernando · 23rd November 2018, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob A

I trust someone will recognise the monogram and inscription ...

The insription is (well) known; a quality grade mark. Use the Search button for "Eisenhauer".

corrado26 · 23rd November 2018, 11:49 AM

This has been a Saxon infantry sword M 1867 and the monogramm stands for King Albert of Saxony (Albertus Rex). He died in 1902.
corrado26

corrado26 · 23rd November 2018, 02:56 PM

This has been in its better days a Saxon infantry sword M 1867. The monogramm "AR" stands for Albert, King of Saxony, +1902. The Eisenhauer"-mark is a sign of quality and durability of the blade - ironcutter should be the exact translation.
corrado26

22nd November 2018, 08:02 PM	#1
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 427	Knife for ID This was posted on a site I frequent. I thought I'd present it for comment and ID. [IMG][/IMG] Attached Images

22nd November 2018, 08:37 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Say Bob, isn't that some 'ingenious' handle setup, starting by the reshaped guard, mounted on a (rather) shortened sword blade? You may be sure the members will recognize that Royal monogram ! . Attached Images

23rd November 2018, 03:17 AM	#4
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 427	I trust someone will recognise the monogram and inscription. It's all well outside my area of expertise. Best I can come up with personally is European, shortened sword blade. For what it may be worth, stacked leather handles on the US military knives I've owned have not been problematic, but they're less than 80 years old.

23rd November 2018, 04:35 AM	#5
sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	HI Guys, it appears to be the blade of a Saxon, Infantry Officer's sword, WW1 era. Greg

23rd November 2018, 11:49 AM	#7
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,204	This has been a Saxon infantry sword M 1867 and the monogramm stands for King Albert of Saxony (Albertus Rex). He died in 1902. corrado26

23rd November 2018, 02:56 PM	#8
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,204	This has been in its better days a Saxon infantry sword M 1867. The monogramm "AR" stands for Albert, King of Saxony, +1902. The Eisenhauer"-mark is a sign of quality and durability of the blade - ironcutter should be the exact translation. corrado26