Guns International #: 102913715

Category - Knives - Military Non US - Military Collectible Non US

Category
Knives - Military Non US
Military Collectible Non US

WW2 WWII German Fallschirmjaeger/Flieger-Kappmesser Paratrooper Gravity Knife Circa 1937

Description:
Solingen Metallwaren-Fabrik Stocker & Co. of Solingen. Marked “Rostfrei.” Luftamt 5 Luftwaffe acceptance stamp on spike. Springs are not broken. Blade fully extends and the spring locks into place as designed. The marlin spike functions normally. Marlin spike retains its original tip. The activator trigger functions normally and the trigger release pressure is normal. D-ring bail lanyard loop is solid. Hammer faces are both nicked. Walnut grips. 10 1/2” overall length. 4” OTF blade (not spring assisted). The “Flieger-Kappmesser” (flyer’s cutting knife) was introduced by the German Luftwaffe in 1937. It was carried by all who wore a parachute so they could free themselves from entangled parachute shroud lines or rigging.  

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