Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by SMF - Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik U.S. Flags The flare pistol retains the

The flare pistol retains the original iron lanyard ring and swivel in the brass butt

the forward portion of the frame

there were the strategically important Ploiești oil fields that met one quarter of the Germans' consumption

The rotating cross head is mostly all brass and bears multiple numerical markings

It has been rubbed down with neatsfoot oil to help condition the leather

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by SMF - Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik U.S. Flags The flare pistol retains theOriginal 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. There are no numbers stamped on the parts of this knife, which is