Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Caps & Hats The blade collar (habaki) looks

The blade collar (habaki) looks to be brass alloy

It is also possible that these could be used as a primitive "flashlight"

which was a model built for use in the Philippines

An excellent textbook example of the Weaver 330 with “click” adjustments

Approximate Specifications:Blade Length: 32 1/8"Blade Style: Single Edge w/ FullerOverall length: 38“Scabbard Length: 33"

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Caps & Hats The blade collar (habaki) looksOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very cracking example of the scarce 1st pattern OSS Drop Knife. These knives were manufactured inexpensively and quickly during WWII, and were intended to be dropped from airplanes behind enemy lines to provide weapons for resistance fighters. This particular example still retains the original bluing on the skullcrusher. This OSS Drop Knife is in very good condition, and looks to have been made from a