Hello John,

That looks like a very fine conditioned early Eickhorn HJ... and as you stated: an interesting variation!

I experienced that several early no-ricasso knifes (including Eickhorns) had very undeep etchings, so that is nothing to worry about.

I would not hesistate to buy this knife if the price is ok.

Nice 1942 knife, ww2-collector!

Best greetings,

Herman

You never have enough HJ-knifes!