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Gebruder Grafath and Eickhorn
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Nice pair of HJ-knifes, Tanker!
Both show the better quality!
That "Gebruder Grafrath" has the date "1936" stamped on the reverse ricasso, but no motto... Which is quite confusing, I guess?
But don't worry, there are many original HJ-knifes by this maker, that show the same, strange feature.
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Thank you Herman
I didn't realize my pics were that bad until I looked today. I will retake and post better this afternoon. Ron
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These may be better (hopefully!)
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Yes, now it shows clearly: this is a "1936" G. Grafrath blade without the motto.
Is the hilt steel based (magnetic)?
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Non magnetic for the G Grafath. The Eickhorn has a magnetic hilt. Ron
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That's what I expected, so your G. Grafrath is a late production, 1939 or later, with a "1936" marked blade.
That feature is unique to this maker!
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Here are a few variants of HJ-knifes by this maker.
Your knife is like the one second from the left.
1.JPG (145.3 KB, 47 downloads) 2.JPG (141.89 KB, 47 downloads)
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What about the early Eickhorn HJ-knife, it looks like it is the etched variant of the double oval mark, is that correct?
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Thank you very much for the help and the excellent pictures/HJ's. My Eickhorn is the etched double oval and motto. I will try and get a good pic for you this afternoon. Take care, Ron
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Hope these will show teh details you asked about. Ron
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Very nice Ron!
Yes, that is clearly the etched double oval version, which is one the rarest to be found on early Eickhorn HJ's.
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Here are some early Eickhorn HJ, double oval variants, one like yours is the first on the right.
All the other maker marks are stamped versions.
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Some great pieces guys.
Herman that Eickhorn lineup is fantastic.
That one on the left is a beast 👌
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