Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Repaired Spring - SMF Knives & Daggers The frame also still has

The frame also still has areas where the original nickel plating is still present

The canopy doors hinged upward

- Brass fitted copper flask measuring about 7 5/8" x 3 1/8 with a functional spout and release lever

One of the two corner grommets is also missing

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Repaired Spring - SMF Knives & Daggers The frame also still hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII Type I Luftwaffe gravity knife, or Fallschirmjger Messer, manufactured by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik Stcker & Co., commonly abbreviated SMF. It retains its full length 4" stainless steel blade, walnut grip scales, folding marlinspike, and functioning gravity operated blade mechanism. The internal spring assembly was repaired or replaced at an unknown time. The knife was developed as a