Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard U.S. Marines USMC - The History Of The

- The History Of The 272 Infantry a hardback 176-page book that was given to each man in the regiment

Barrel Length: 33 Inches

The serial number is 400997

V 140 FA with crossed cannons

The action on the left side features an interestingly shaped saddle ring bar with floating ring for attachment to a cavalryman's body sling

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard U.S. Marines USMC - The History Of TheOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a great example of a scarce WWII Issue OSS Smatchet, or Heavy fighting knife. These measure 16. 5 inches (42 cm) in overall length, with a heavy 11 inch blade. It was designed by William E. Fairbairn during World War II, who also helped design the Sykes Fairbairn commando dagger. According to Fairbairn, the Smatchet was an ideal close combat weapon for those not armed with a rifle and bayonet: The