Original German WWII Bakelite Handle Trench Fighting Knife by PUMA-Werk with Boot Scabbard U.S. Equipment there was little manufacturing capability

there was little manufacturing capability available domestically

The bolt and gas piston / operating rod are both marked with fxo

the cylinder body rotates separately from the rear of the cylinder

The whole saber is in lovely matured condition

and eppaulette pips

Original German WWII Bakelite Handle Trench Fighting Knife by PUMA-Werk with Boot Scabbard U.S. Equipment there was little manufacturing capabilityOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 3 4 inch drop point dagger blade and an overall length of 10 inches. The knife has contoured red bakelite grip scales, retained with three pins. The hilt has a small oval cross guard and the blade is stamped on the ricasso with the maker name and location: