Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren-Fabrik with Intact Springs Japanese Documents and Books The blade is 23 inches

The blade is 23 inches and fullered down each side and there is a scabbard locking hook on the left side of the hilt where a small section of the guard used to fold forward to lock the blade into the scabbard

A-Frame only

Before arming

Germany on 14 January 1945

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren-Fabrik with Intact Springs Japanese Documents and Books The blade is 23 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This example 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 SMF SOLINGEN trademark is seen on the blade, as well as ROSTFREI (rust free) indicating stainless steel construction. This example has fine, stainless steel components. The blade release functions and is stamped 702 on both the spring and