Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF German Awards Medals Badges Insignia slightly torn interior fabric hinge

slightly torn interior fabric hinge cover (very common) with a functional exterior metal hinge

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and coated with wax for waterproofing which is one of the tell tale signs of a wartime NVA grenade

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Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF German Awards Medals Badges Insignia slightly torn interior fabric hingeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good 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