Cotoroanta, by knowing that this is a Teutonic knife, you are obviously aware that the letters MCXC are the Roman numerals for 1190, the date the Order was founded. Perhaps the letters in the triangle, H W, would show a third one, such being a H, thus representing the Order motto: "Helfen, Wehren, Heilen" (Help, Defend, Heal).
As for the age of your example, hopefully knowledgeable members show up to say a word on it, but my modest impression is that this is a rather modern piece.
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