Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Japanese Edged Weapons This is a very nice

This is a very nice condition unissued U

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The reverse central disc has a black-enameled eagle bearing the Savoy cross on a golden background

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Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Japanese Edged Weapons This is a very niceOriginal 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