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Vintage Mid-Century COLES Germany Stag Handle Hunting Dagger / Boot Knife with Original Sheath
Up for sale is a beautiful, exceptionally well-preserved vintage mid-century German hunting dagger imported by Coles. This piece features iconic Solingen craftsmanship and comes complete with its highly distinctive, original decorated leather sheath
overall length is 10 inches
Blade length it 5.5 inches
10” overal
Knife Details & Features:
10” ov
10” over
- Manufacturer/Brand:Stamped with theCOLES / GERMANYoval logo on the blade ricasso.
- Handle/Grip:Genuinestag horn (antler)scales with wonderful natural texture, secured firmly with brass pins. Accent rings flank a classic double-quillonball-end crossguard.
- Blade Condition:High-mirror polish double-edged spear point dagger blade. The steel is in pristine condition with an un-abused factory edge and absolutely no pitting, rust, or heavy scratches.
- Hilt/Pommel:Solid aluminum flared pommel cap sits tightly with zero wiggle or play.
Sheath Details:
- Front Accents:Bright honey/tan molded leather featuring a vibrant green throat collar and four decorative brass starburst/flower studs down the face.
- Rear Condition:The back reveals excellent structural integrity. The vertical stitched seam is completely tight without split threads. The long leather belt tab and buckle snap are 100% pliable, functional, and free of dry-rotting or structural cracks.
Condition Report:
Excellent vintage condition. Both the dagger and the sheath look like they spent the last 60+ years carefully stored in a collection rather than used in the field. Please review all high-resolution photos to judge the condition for yourself.
Item will be packed with care and shipped promptly with tracking. Please message me with any questions. Thanks for looking!