Early Gravity Knife SMF

Product Description:  This early Gravity Knife SMF is a choice piece, that would be very hard to upgrade. It is in outstanding, excellent plus condition. The stainless blade is a stunner, with bright original luster and only extremely minor, small marks. The condition of the blade rates as near mint. The blade is nicely marked with the early, commercial style logo of the firm of Stocker & Co. in Solingen (SMF). The handle of this attractive knife features beautiful blonde wood grip plates, which are nearly perfect. All of the parts are nicely stamped with matching inspection marks for Luftamt 5, a Luftwaffe inspection office. This early gravity knife SMF functions flawlessly, with a strong spring. It’s a very desirable, early piece, with exceptional visual appeal. These have become very hard to find in this condition.

Historical Description: The “Flieger-Kappmesser” (Flyer’s Jackknife) was introduced by the German Luftwaffe in 1937. Although this knife has become indelibly linked with German paratroopers, it was in fact intended for issue to all Luftwaffe air crew. This iconic WWII German knife had a distinctive look, with wooden grips and a four inc, gravity propelled, locking blade, as well as a spike which could be used to pick apart knots. The trousers issued to members of Fallschirmjäger units were outfitted with a special pocket intended for carrying this important tool, which in the reality of war, could also be used as a fighting weapon. In 1943, a second, “takedown” form of this knife appeared, with features which allowed for the easy disassembly of the knife for cleaning and maintenance. Both types of this Luftwaffe Gravity Knife (as these are known to collectors) were produced by multiple factories, and exist in multiple variations, making them appealing to collectors. They are desirable items that are sought-after today.

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