Original Excellent German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF German Flags It is full length being

It is full length being nearly 8 feet (98") in overall length

It was crafted in BINGO province

The grip is the black celluloid variety

and sent home by the captain as a souvenir

with a clear transition

Original Excellent German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF German Flags It is full length beingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent 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