An HJ by the Predominant Maker Zwilling J.A. Henckels of Solingen

(Fahrtenmesser); This is a well preserved example of a HJ (Fahrtenmesser). It measures 255 mm with the scabbard on, and features a 137 mm long brushed (magnetic) blade, with a sharpened edge and a slightly dinged tip. The blade is etched on the obverse with “Blut und Ehre” (Blood and Honour) on the obverse, and features the maker mark “J.A Henckels Solingen Zwillingswerk”, along with the company’s signature “twin” figurine-logo, as well as the inscription “Ges. Geschützt” on the reverse of the blade. It retains its original cross-graining, with a noticeable bruise on the reverse of the blade, with light to moderate scattered bruising on the reverse, with light scratches on the blade common to extraction and return to the scabbard. The thick blackened-brown leather washer at the crossguard junction is slightly loose, but does not slide off the dagger. The crossguard consists of a rounded finger guard, with signature black bakelite grip plates on either side of the grip. The grips are held in place via two rivets with a HJ diamond embedded into the obverse of the grip. Light surface marks ordain the hilt from period wear, but without major damage. The scabbard is constructed of black painted steel (magnetic), with two coated metal springs on the interior of the scabbard, that hold the knife in place once returned to the scabbard. The leather scabbard hanger is constructed of blackened leather and is attached to the scabbard via two rivets, and featuring a belt-loop, and a snap-closure button to hold the knife in place. Overall, this HJ knife shows light to moderate signs of wear and use, but is otherwise near extremely well preserved.