Unknown (to me) knife

[stepdale]

Hello,

I am posting this for a friend of mine. It belonged to his grandfather, who served in a general hospital in France during WW2. I know nothing about knives, but wanted to see if the experts here could name the type of knife and maybe give a rough estimate of the value. I know the pictures aren't the best for judging condition, but they're all I have.

Thank you,

Dale

[bayonetman]

A couple of topics here will help you I think:

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/230400-the-q-knives-of-wwii/?hl=%2Bcattaraugus+%2B225q&do=findComment&comment=1829523

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/44310-cattaraugus-225q/?hl=%2Bcattaraugus+%2B225q

[doyler]

Nice general purpose utility knife of WW2.

 

Realistic values (in my area) run from $35-$65 in this condition.Seen 3 over the weekend and non sold in that higher range and a couple others went unsold @$125.Have seen mint unissued sell in the $100 area or so.

 

Having the history may add a bit to the price but they were a common knife and a work horse bth during and after the war.

[sactroop]

OBTW, don't turn your nose up to the grooves in the handle, they're supposed to be there. One of my favorite WW2 knives, for reasons I can't fully explain. Oh, and the 0 should be a Q.

[stepdale]

Thank you all very much for the wealth of information.