Gravity Knife Markings (pics)

c3006 · 10-08-2007, 10:23 AM

I got this cool gravity knife and was wondering if the home of all german knowledge has any intel on the markings Thanks Clint

the gunman · 10-08-2007, 11:47 AM

Unusual to find these proofed

George Anderson · 10-08-2007, 06:28 PM

The "R.B.NR> etc" is most likely the maker. The eagle/5 is an acceptance stamp, I believe for Luftwaffe. I have seen quite a few so proofed and would be unhappy with it if it weren't acceptance stamped. Good piece if it isn't over sharpened and has good mechanics.

c3006 · 10-08-2007, 07:42 PM

I didnt take a pic of the blade cause I didnt know how to get it open,I have it figured out now and it has a good blade on it. Thanks clint

the gunman · 10-08-2007, 08:52 PM

George I have had maybe 6 of these over the years . None of mine had the luftwaffe proof. couple were RB numbered. And some were maker marked on the blade. Looked at maybe another 1/2 doz can't say I remember that luftwaffe proof. I just thought the luftwaffe proof was kind of rare. Goes to show you what I know.

10-08-2007, 10:23 AM	#1
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Gravity Knife Markings (pics) I got this cool gravity knife and was wondering if the home of all german knowledge has any intel on the markings Thanks Clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

10-08-2007, 07:42 PM	#4
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	I didnt take a pic of the blade cause I didnt know how to get it open,I have it figured out now and it has a good blade on it. Thanks clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

10-08-2007, 11:47 AM	#2
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Unusual to find these proofed

10-08-2007, 06:28 PM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	The "R.B.NR> etc" is most likely the maker. The eagle/5 is an acceptance stamp, I believe for Luftwaffe. I have seen quite a few so proofed and would be unhappy with it if it weren't acceptance stamped. Good piece if it isn't over sharpened and has good mechanics.

10-08-2007, 08:52 PM	#5
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	George I have had maybe 6 of these over the years . None of mine had the luftwaffe proof. couple were RB numbered. And some were maker marked on the blade. Looked at maybe another 1/2 doz can't say I remember that luftwaffe proof. I just thought the luftwaffe proof was kind of rare. Goes to show you what I know.