German Fighting knife markings unknown

[Jalpalambo]

[trajan]

Welcome!

 

Looks interesting - can we have a close-up of the makers mark, please?

[Jalpalambo]

Thank you for taking the time to Analyze This. This is my first time on this forum. I am more interested in the markings on the handle and what they mean. However, it is also good to know the makers marks as well.

[JMB1943]

Jalpalambo,

 

"ERN" represents C. Friedr. Ern, based in Solingen (a major centre of German bayonet/sword/cutlery manufacture).

I cannot read the text above FABRIK (factory); perhaps you could either chalk the stamping or lightly oil it.

The rest I leave to Trajan.

The symbol above "ERN" should be a hand holding a turban.

Regards,

JMB

Edited 11 October , 2018 by JMB1943
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[trajan]

Well done JMB - it is RAISIERMESSER/FABRIK  - standing for 'razor-blade makers', i.e., cut-throat razors, I think.

 

The letters stamped in the handle? No idea, quite honestly - well, not as yet... Perhaps a cocktail will help (yes, sun over yardarm here!)

[Jalpalambo]

Definitely a cocktail will give one a fresh perspective! LOL! The symbols on the handle are what intrigues me. I hope someone sees this who knows how to interpret them.