Original Scarce German WWII Machine Gunner “Werkzeugmesser” Utility Tool Trench Knife with Bakelite Handle & Scabbard - Missing Can Opener Blade Snider Rifle and we have only cleaned

and we have only cleaned the item to put it in its best light

and matching chin strap buttons

Little to no rust

Markings vary but will all be legible

It is marked on the right side of the frame by maker P

Original Scarce German WWII Machine Gunner “Werkzeugmesser” Utility Tool Trench Knife with Bakelite Handle & Scabbard - Missing Can Opener Blade Snider Rifle and we have only cleanedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the first time that we have had one of these very rare utility knives! Here we have a very nice example of a Wehrmacht Werkzeugmesser (Tool Knife), usually associated with use by machine gunner's during the war. There were several different makers, with designs that varied many regarding the grip material (wood or bakelite) and the finish on the tools (bright vs blued). The knife combines a 6 inch single edge