German trench knives carried during World War II were similar in design and are usually known today as boot knives, although they seldom were carried in boots. Most also had steel sheaths with clips that could be attached to boots, webbing or clothing, and most were made by government contractors and issued as combat gear.

2022年8月2日 · At the beginning of the European war in 1939, many German combatants carried an Imperial issued “Nahkampfmesser” (close combat knife) which they, themselves had used in the First World War, or had passed down to them by an older relative.

2019年1月24日 · During the war, soldiers of the Imperial German army were required to carry a weapon at all times. With the larger pocketbooks of officers (and some enlisted men) in mind, blade makers began to manufacture higher quality and more elaborate trench knives.

From the trenches to the all out frontal assaults, you will find an array of expertly crafted reproduction weapons for combat and survival. Find US, German and British military replica knives from all branches of service.

The German WWII Standard Trench Knife was produced in large numbers and issued to German infantrymen during the war. This well-made reproduction features the standard double-edged, stiletto type blade with double style crossguard and genuine hardwood grip attached with 3 …

Quality reproduction of the German WWII Trench Dagger, crafted from Carbon Steel. Complete length 28.5cm. Blade length of 18cm.

This is a fantastic example of the rare German WWII boot knife with clip back steel scabbard. It is made in typical World War II "trench knife" style, with a 5 ¾" drop-point dagger blade and an overall length of 10 1/4 inches.

This is a quality reproduction German WWII Trench Knife with full tang. Hardwood grips are pinned in place. Worn on a belt or as a boot knife, the black finished metal sheath has boot/belt clip. Comes factory sharp, with a false edge on top.

German WWII Fighting Knife by Puma-This is the very desirable trench knife with a bakelite handle. It measures approx. 11 inches in length. The steel scabbard retains 95% of its original paint.

A trench knife is a combat knife designed to kill or incapacitate an enemy at close quarters, such as in a trench or other confined area. It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the First World War.