Original German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife By Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik – SMF Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

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Original German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife By Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik – SMF Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. A Rare German Paratrooper Knife! This excellent example was produced by Solinger Metalwaren-Fabrik Stöcker & Co. GmbH, also known as SMF, who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. Their “Seated King” over Solingen trademark is seen on the blade, as well as ROSTFREI (rust free) indicating stainless steel construction of the 4 inch long blade..  The blade release button has come off (priced accordingly) The blade still releases with gravity but does not stay locked.  the marlingspike hinge works well. The base of the marlingspike is marked with a number 5 inside. Both leaf springs are intact. They were in actuality designed for cutting through parachute rigging, so long term durability was not of a major concern. The blade of this knife is in very good condition, with a clear trademark logo, and much of the original factory crossgrain visible. It does have signs of use and/or sharpening one one side, with a tiny dent on the edge, however there has not been any major damage to the blade. These knives were not really made for durability, so long term use would quickly wear away the blade. This example however is still very good! The grip plates are of walnut with the standard four retaining rivets. These plates are in very good condition throughout, with no major cracks or chips, just a few light dents and stains. It also has the word “Jerry”  scratched into one side, probably by the soldier who captured it. Jerry was a slang word for Germans and was most likely placed there when the Vet mailed it home to his Parents or family member so they would know it was a captured knife. Over all great   example for a reasonable price even with the broken button lock it’s a great artifact with lots of character! .  100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of   History.   Please see our   other items.    Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Very nice  Combat Used! Do Not Miss This One!