{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-fallschirmjager-fighting-knife-weimar-eagle-6-marked","title":"Original German WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Fighting Knife - Weimar Eagle 6 Marked","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Third Reich issued a large number of edge weapons to the military and civilian organizations. The fighting knife featured here was originally designed during WWI. It was widely employed in the trench warfare that took place during the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine WWII German Luftwaffe fighting knife is held in a scabbard that is designed to clip over the edge of a boot top or belt. It could also clip onto any part of the uniform and was easy to conceal. They were used throughout both world wars by soldiers in the trenches and with this particular style being used extensively by the Fallschirmjäger (paratrooper), Waffen SS and Luftwaffe pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in very good condition and features a blade that is marked with a \u003cb\u003e6\u003c\/b\u003e inside a \u003cb\u003eWeimar Eagle\u003c\/b\u003e on the ricasso. The blade is the standard spear-point shape, with a full edge on the bottom, and half edge on the top. The top edge was specific to Paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger), as it helped cut through the rigging. Regular issue knives often only had one edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife has wood grips with steel securing bolts, which are in excellent condition, with no chips or major dents, and a great color. The clip back scabbard has the black enamel paint in great shape, with just a bit of wear and crazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very good condition, originals like this are always hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16696785043525,"sku":"ON5712","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON5712__02.jpg?v=1604801209","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-fallschirmjager-fighting-knife-weimar-eagle-6-marked","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}