ernestatkinson
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Post by ernestatkinson on Dec 16, 2023 19:48:31 GMT
Hey all, I am looking for a stag handled knife to use in the field and I keep finding these German WWi trench knives / Jagdmessers that I really like (like the one pictured). My question is, how well do these knives hold up given that there are no visible pins and they aren’t peened? Does anyone have any insight into their construction? Cheers, Ernest
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Post by mrstabby on Dec 16, 2023 20:01:30 GMT
They normally are glued and the collar might be crimped on. Should be a round-ish tang with some cut outs or holes for the glue to hold better. The horn grip will probably break before the glue lets go. They aren't made for heavy use but for a "coup de grace", an aimed stab to the vitals. Some have a buttcap or a screw in the back which would be more secure.
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ernestatkinson
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Post by ernestatkinson on Dec 16, 2023 20:22:22 GMT
Gotcha. So not really advisable to use one as a utility knife then?
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Post by mrstabby on Dec 16, 2023 20:28:44 GMT
Not a prybar or a machete, but should hold up to EDC use. Unless it is peened or something, it's just like any other non full tang knife. The Mora Companion for example isn't full tang either but holds up nicely to everything. Though I'd probably trust the horn handle less than the TPU on the Mora. The ring on the grip is there to hold together the horn so it won't split right away, they were used extensively in some parts of germany and austria, so they are usable knives, just not abusable if you know what I mean
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Post by ernestatkinson on Dec 16, 2023 20:48:41 GMT
Awesome. Thank you for the information!
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