Original German WWII 1936 dated Transitional HJ Knife with Motto by Emil Voos with Scabbard - RZM M7/2 Japanese Military Maps though there is wear inside

though there is wear inside and out

The steel body is painted brown and features an aluminum fuse and screw off aluminum base

and in 1948

The Breach plug without lever was jammed into the rear of the barrel

as it was seen as a more resilient finish than bluing

Original German WWII 1936 dated Transitional HJ Knife with Motto by Emil Voos with Scabbard - RZM M7/2 Japanese Military Maps though there is wear insideOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good condition pre war production HJ Fahrtenmesser (HJ Trip Knife), marked on the blade with the RZM code of desirable maker Emil Voos, Waffenfabrik of Solingen. This is definitely a transitional period knife, based on the 1936 date as well as the motto. This HJ Knife is a solid example of the type, with a handle that is nickel plated over a steel base. Much of the plating still remains, probably 60%, with