Originally Posted by
Mason Schultz
I suppose my no. 5 is prewar then because it has the rosewood handles!
As Greg mentioned, it is a type 19 made after the war.
Most rosewood handles from after the war have flat sides. The type 18 may have rounded sides. The type 18 was only made for a year or two. It is distinguishable by having diagonal knurling on the depth adjusters.
jtk
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