Original German WWII HJ Knife by Gebrüder Gräfrath Converted to USGI Fighting Knife - RZM M7/30 NATION There are traces of a

There are traces of a 1942 date

though the original chin strap is completely missing

The blade of this dagger is very good

The shell is maker marked with the stamping on the underside of the rim ZB 53

Original German WWII HJ Knife by Gebrüder Gräfrath Converted to USGI Fighting Knife - RZM M7/30 NATION There are traces of aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great USGI captured later pattern HJ Fahrtenmesser (HJ Trip Knife), which has had the original handle replaced with a U. S. style stacked leather grip. The original markings were partly stamped out, but are still legible, and it comes complete with the original issue scabbard. This knife was originally produced by Gebrder Grfrath, a known Solingen producer of this knife during the pre WWII period. The rear