Adrian Stevenson
28th July 2008, 15:55
Hi Guys, I think these are a very under rated item when it comes to collectors.
They are quite impressive when viewed in hand, measuring some 40cm long.
The frog and knot are very hard to find. (I do not like repros but in this case I made an exception. The knot in this case is a high end repro. Always check these with a black light.The threads will glow.)
There were only two known makers of these hewers. The blade tang is maker marked "PDL" for "P.D. Luneschloss" on my example. The other maker is "Robert Klass". The blade is marked behind the crossguard with the "Ges. Geschutz" patent protection mark.
There are some unusual design features to this hewer. First of all is the sawback toothed blade; next is the screwdriver or chisel point. It is said the Red Cross are forbidden to carry a pointed sidearm. Both of these features were designed to be used in practise, making splints etc, as opposed to this being just a dress item. The grip being chequered on one side and plain on the other again is different from the norm.
The crossguard and pommel fittings are made from plated zinc. Always try and obtain an example with good plating to the fittings.
Cheers, Ade.
They are quite impressive when viewed in hand, measuring some 40cm long.
The frog and knot are very hard to find. (I do not like repros but in this case I made an exception. The knot in this case is a high end repro. Always check these with a black light.The threads will glow.)
There were only two known makers of these hewers. The blade tang is maker marked "PDL" for "P.D. Luneschloss" on my example. The other maker is "Robert Klass". The blade is marked behind the crossguard with the "Ges. Geschutz" patent protection mark.
There are some unusual design features to this hewer. First of all is the sawback toothed blade; next is the screwdriver or chisel point. It is said the Red Cross are forbidden to carry a pointed sidearm. Both of these features were designed to be used in practise, making splints etc, as opposed to this being just a dress item. The grip being chequered on one side and plain on the other again is different from the norm.
The crossguard and pommel fittings are made from plated zinc. Always try and obtain an example with good plating to the fittings.
Cheers, Ade.