Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF U.S. Grenades so we would rate this

so we would rate this at about a 7-8 out of 10

so rushed was production at the time this was made

The scabbard body has no cracks or major chips except on the very tip

The leather tab for size adjustment looks to have been moved once

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF U.S. Grenades so we would rate thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of a 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