Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik - SMF Spade Grip Assembly also referred to in the

also referred to in the west as Chinese Boxing

located at Berlin-Charlottenburg

so this was not a last ditch field modification

It also is named on the underside of the cross guard to H

There are also more specific coordinates and measurements given under the marking

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik - SMF Spade Grip Assembly also referred to in theOriginal 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