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Unread 07-21-2013, 06:08 PM   #20
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It is a German hunting knife. It is a compact form of a "Hirschfänger", the typical German forestry cutlass. In the folded configuration it is simply a hunting knife. In the extended (unfolded) configuration it is a short sword ostensibly used to administer the "coupe de grace" to downed game.

Being a folder, it presumably was more compact, easier to carry and less ornate (i.e. practical) than the more ceremonial cutlass.

P.S. Yes, it was me that had commented on this piece of cutlery in the earlier thread.
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