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My father acquired this knife while visiting Germany with a Boy Scout troop sometime around 1937-1938. I've recently begun doing some research on it. I've looked at hundreds of pictures, but I've yet to find a hanger with the strap in this position. Were any made this way, or is it a user modification ? It is stamped L F S on the reverse, with the F in a oak leaf. Thanks in advance for any info.
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Haven't seen one like this before and that looks like a non-factory rivet
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Thanks for the reply Vern. I'm finding it hard to find pictures of the backside of hanger rivets, but you are correct in that it doesn't look like a factory job. All three rivets on the hanger are the same. Perhaps done by the original owner. It does seem to do a better job of holding the knife in place and appears to have been there for over 80 years ! Aside from the non-standard strap placement, it appears to be a decent condition, early model , Robert Klaas with some minor spotting. If anyone sees anything of note, please chime in. thanks, Fred
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It's a nice early knife and the strap placement would probably be more convenient to carry than the original
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I do encounter one like that now and than, mostly on early knifes. But they must be modifications made by the owners: the hole for the correct snap -rivet is always there.
Best regards,
Herman
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Thank you, sir, for that great information. Best, Fred
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Hello all ,
for my knowledge is somebody knowing the name corresponding to L F S which is stamped on the reverse of the hanger of many HJ knives ? This mark is often more or less kept after 75 years of life. Thanks = S+
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Hello all ,
I reply to my own question and after some time I have the answer of the LFS logo stamped on leather part of few HJ scabbards :
LFS = Lederwerke Sedina Finkenwald .
This maker is also known as a cartridges pouches for the Army .
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