{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-fallschirmjager-fighting-knife-with-boot-scabbard-weimar-eagle-6-marked-4","title":"Original German WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Fighting Knife with Boot Scabbard - Weimar Eagle 6 Marked","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice original German WWII Luftwaffe fighting or boot knife, complete with its black enamel steel clip back scabbard and bearing the desirable \u003cb\u003eEagle 6\u003c\/b\u003e acceptance marking on the blade ricasso. This compact fighting knife was designed for practical field use, with a substantial spear point blade, simple wooden grip scales secured by steel rivets, and a spring clip scabbard that allowed it to be carried on a boot, belt, or other suitable portion of the equipment. Examples of this pattern are closely associated with Luftwaffe personnel, including aircrew and Fallschirmjäger, making this a particularly appealing piece of German wartime field equipment.\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 good condition and features a blade that is marked with a clear \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e6 inside a Weimar Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on the ricasso, one of the standard inspection marks used on Luftwaffe edged weapons. The blade is the standard spear-point shape, with a full edge on the bottom, and half edge on the top. The tip of the blade is now a bit rounded from use, and there are some heavy sharpening marks as shown with minor oxidation spotting. It has been cut down a small bit, now measuring 5 ⅞”. The top edge was specific to Paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger), as it helped cut through the rigging. Regular issue knives often only had one edge. It is still relatively sharp, so it should be handled with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife has wood grips with steel securing rivets, which are in fair condition, showing light staining and scuffing on both sides. The clip back scabbard has the black enamel paint in good shape, with light wear and crazing, with minor oxidation at the tip of the scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has a very nice service-used appearance. The surviving\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Eagle 6 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLuftwaffe acceptance mark, visible factory crossgrain, original wooden grips, intact rivets, and well preserved black enamel clip scabbard give it considerably more collector interest than a heavily altered or mismatched example. The grip staining and scuffing are honest signs of use without detracting from the overall presentation, and the minor shortening of the blade gives it a real “been there” look. It would display particularly well in a collection devoted to Luftwaffe field equipment, Fallschirmjäger material, German WWII edged weapons, aircrew equipment, or military fighting knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 5 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged Spear Point Knife with Upper False Edge\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 11“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 2 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 7\" with Boot\/Belt Clip\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45614230601797,"sku":"ONJR26JYHG037","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/E10CA7F4-4674-4C62-B251-6C5CEB0B3670.jpg?v=1787766854","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-fallschirmjager-fighting-knife-with-boot-scabbard-weimar-eagle-6-marked-4","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}