Original Excellent German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF German Mauser 98k K98 Total Length: 13 ½ inches

Total Length: 13 ½ inches

as early buckles such as these had that information on the leather tab

with the expected patina and light oxidation from age in areas

The reverse ricasso is etched with the early pre-war 1933 small Eickhorn trademark: a seated squirrel holding a sword

The carte de visite was slow to gain widespread use until 1859

Original Excellent German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF German Mauser 98k K98 Total Length: 13 ½ inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of an early war produced Type I version of the legendary Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger Messer, or German air force paratrooper knife (FJM or FKm). It was produced by Solinger Metalwaren Fabrik Stcker & 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