Original Soviet Cold War Airborne Paratrooper Drop Knife - Soviet Afghan War Era Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts old areas of mounting tape

old areas of mounting tape along the edges and minor toning

to attack and seize the Roer River dams

The markings are somewhat faint

There is some wear on the lands

Original Soviet Cold War Airborne Paratrooper Drop Knife - Soviet Afghan War Era Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts old areas of mounting tapeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Soviet military issue Pataroopers Drop Knife as issued to parachutists and pilots during the Cold War. This particular knife dates from the Soviet Afghan War era. These knives were used by Russian paratroopers who were hung up or tangled in their parachutes' shroud lines. The knife has a unique shaped serrated blade, a brown bakelite grip and a ribbed plastic sheath. Included is the original plastic sheath.