Original Excellent German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Availability_International giving it a wonderful textured

giving it a wonderful textured look

They were issued with a leather finger loop on the inside of the guard

we have not been able to locate any specific service information

Quality English pistols were prized all over the world so British makers started a thriving export trade supplying these markets at prices which meant a lower quality but took into account the tastes and means of the local population

SS-Unterscharführer Ernst Krauit Measuring 3

Original Excellent German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Availability_International giving it a wonderful texturedOriginal 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