Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof and Personalized Handle - SMF Cannons with a loop at the

with a loop at the top and 15 inch section at the bottom

and all of the early war pattern aluminum rivets and snaps are sound

The front of the magazine housing and butt plate however have the "Hammer" marking of Tula arsenal

They appear to be made from injection molded aluminum

It was a solid frame pistol with six chambers

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof and Personalized Handle - SMF Cannons with a loop at theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition 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 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