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Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model 1936 [Type 1a] by SMF Solingen

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Maker

Stöcker & Co. SMF, Solingen

Model

M1936

Inscription

#824

Blade

single-edged

Length

155 mm (205 mm)

Weight

275 g

Condition

EXC+

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Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model 1936 [Type 1a] by SMF Solingen

Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model 1936, Type 1a, manufactured by SMF Solingen. The knife has brown walnut wooden grip plates, a single-edged sliding blade made of stainless steel, a side-folding release lever, a fold-out marlin spike / awl and a riveted suspension bracket. The release lever is marked with the number 824.

Grip & Housing: Brown grip plates made of walnut wood. The knife body has the typical construction of the early paratrooper gravity knife. The side-folding release lever is used to operate the sliding blade. The release lever bears the number 824.

Blade: Single-edged sliding blade made of stainless steel. The blade has been shortened to approximately 49 mm. The blade bears the maker marking SMF Solingen.

Awl & Suspension Bracket: A fold-out marlin spike / awl is located on the narrow side of the knife body. The suspension bracket is riveted and corresponds to the early construction of this knife type.

Condition: Preserved 1st Model paratrooper gravity knife with age- and use-related traces. The grip plates are present. Release lever, marlin spike / awl and suspension bracket are preserved. The blade has been shortened and bears the maker marking SMF Solingen.

Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model 1936 Type 1a by SMF Solingen overall view

Paratrooper gravity knife 1st Model with brown walnut wooden grip plates

Release lever on Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model Type 1a

Paratrooper gravity knife 1st Model 1936 with knife body and grip plates

Sliding blade of Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model by SMF Solingen

Fallschirm Kappmesser Type 1a with shortened blade

SMF Solingen maker marking on the blade of the paratrooper gravity knife

Marlin spike awl on Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model 1936

Riveted suspension bracket on Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model

Number 824 on the release lever of the paratrooper gravity knife

Detail view of Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model 1936 Type 1a by SMF Solingen

Reverse side of Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model 1936 Type 1a by SMF Solingen

Historical Background: Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife 1st Model 1936, Type 1a

The Fallschirm-Kappmesser was used by the Luftwaffe as a special-purpose knife. The sliding blade was operated by the side release lever. The marlin spike / awl served as an additional tool and was fitted to the narrow side of the knife body.

The 1st Model of 1936 belongs to the early versions. Typical features include wooden grip plates, a side-folding release lever, a fold-out marlin spike / awl and a riveted suspension bracket. Details may vary depending on type and manufacturer.

SMF Solingen was one of the manufacturers of this knife type. On this piece, the blade is marked SMF Solingen. The blade has been shortened and measures approximately 49 mm.

This knife is described exclusively as a historical collector’s object and period equipment item. The description is limited to model, maker, construction and condition.

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