German Grabendolch from the First World War, C70 steel blade with a brushed finish, walnut grip scales fixed to the blade with 3 iron rivets, iron guard. This dagger was used by soldiers in the trenches during the First World War; it is a fearsome, very sharp-pointed weapon with a double edge to improve penetration and a small guard to protect the hand.
Blade length about 14 cm, grip length about 10 cm, blade thickness about 3 mm, weight 124 grams. The grip has been stained to look more like the colour of the original model.
Historical evidence
My thanks to Mr Fabio Pittei for the photos of the originals, and I recommend that all enthusiasts of World War equipment and objects visit his website http://www.kubel1943.com