Mauser Officers Knife

[rancid badger]

I've had this for........... a long time! I can't actually remember how long but at least 25 years

anyway, it served me extremely well and has been well looked after in its turn but hasn't been used for several years now and it may as well go to help finance something I might actually use.

it's got "Sgt. C." just visible on the back scale:

but it's certainly not " screaming in your face"

The etching on the finer blade has polished off now but you can see it if you squint

all the blades are in very good nick, the saw on these is particularly effective.

It's a genuine "Victorinox" too:

Everythingstill snaps smartly into place, no sloppy or wobbly blades etc.

It comes complete with a moulded leather belt pouch I made for it a few years ago;

Apparently, these have become collectors items? see here: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88608

Anyway I can't find any for sale in this country used or otherwise and they're rather pricey if you can find them elsewhere

SOLD
[/B]Thanks for looking

Steve

 

[plastic-ninja]

Thanks for posting this for sale Steve.
My dad bought me one of these in the 1970s I think.
The shop had reduced them as they were not selling as they didn't have the red handle!
I remember the saw in particular being scarily efficient. Cut like a Lapplander!
Free bump for stirring some good memories.
Cheers , Simon

 

[Dano]

I just picked one of these up in a shop in Jakarta, unused, in the box, no idea they were making that sort of price, I still have one I used for years, well worn now and confined to the draw, I guess I wont be using the new one if they are collectors items, it can go in the draw with my new and unused woodlore (more than 5 years on the waiting list, I had forgotten all about it until the email from them)

 

[rancid badger]

I had no idea they were worth anything like the money they now seem to be. I actually just googled it to get an idea of value and was surprised to say the least.

They are excellent tools mind you.

cheers

Steve

 

[EdS]

flippnig heck --
I know they are getting rare but didn't know how much they where going for. Shame as I want another.

I've still got mine - goes with me on every holiday etc. I've taken the plastic scales off and replaced them with wood, so I fancied and "orginal" one to go wit hit.

 

[ged]

flippnig heck --
I know they are getting rare but didn't know how much they where going for. Shame as I want another. ...

Now's your chance!

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

I have one identicle but doesn't say Mauser on the scales but has I think German army eagle or similar, is it the same thing?

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

Just checked mine it has only the one knife blade not the drop point blade

 

[rancid badger]

Yes its a different animal really


cheers

Steve

 

[rancid badger]

I've knocked £5 off the price, anyone?

Steve

 

[rancid badger]

Okay, I'll open this up to trades but you'll need to pm me with offers or ideas.

only thing I actually need right now is an alloy, two piece, canoe pole but it would have to brand new.

cheers

Steve

 

[rancid badger]

Further price reduction_ Now £55

 

[rancid badger]

AND SOLD!

thanks very much

Steve