Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Books & Films though we do not know

though we do not know if any records were kept of the maker

500 Johnson light machine guns

as soldiers were reluctant to attack—many threatened to mutiny—saying it was best to wait for the arrival of millions of Americans

however almost all of the leather has deteriorated and fallen off

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Books & Films though we do not knowOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a great example of a scarce WWII Issue OSS Smatchet, or Heavy fighting knife. These measure 16. 5 inches (42 cm) in overall length, with a heavy 11 inch blade. It was designed by William E. Fairbairn during World War II, who also helped design the Sykes Fairbairn commando dagger. According to Fairbairn, the Smatchet was an ideal close combat weapon for those not armed with a rifle and bayonet: The