Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock the action is operational but

the action is operational but loose

The liner and shell appear to have been together for a very long time

This is a rare example of a training fighting knife constructed from rubber and marked RANGERS on each side of the inset grip panel

Year of Manufacture: circa 1850 - modified later

or mid level smith by Kurihara Hikosaburo

Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock the action is operational butOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an 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 Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen, who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. The company "Sword and Wreath" logo is etched into the blade, as well as ROSTFREI (rust free) indicating stainless steel