The makersmarks are 100% fine and typical for this maker. There exists a 1938 and a 1939 version of this knife.

Check out this topic:

http://phpstack-500133-1583587.cloudwaysapps.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=214465&page=1

Best regards,

Herman


You never have enough HJ-knifes!