Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik - SMF Price_$-030 - $50 and indicates improvements made shortly

and indicates improvements made shortly after the model was launched:

Shows some wear but overall nice condition

it retains the grenades using 1/2" wide flat springs

and Birmingham

The bore shows light use

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik - SMF Price_$-030 - $50 and indicates improvements made shortlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an 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 free) indicating