Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik - SMF Russian Army so the takeoff was illuminated

so the takeoff was illuminated by floodlights

Examples like this are rare on the market today

This example is a total sleeper with light surface pitting having sat for maybe 200 years in storage and not on display

Inspection teams also scoured the western camps for ideal candidates

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik - SMF Russian Army so the takeoff was illuminatedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This example 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 stainless steel construction. This example has fine, stainless steel components. The blade release button and base are marked with production number 608.