{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-fallschirmjager-fighting-knife-with-scabbard-weimar-eagle-5-marked","title":"Original German WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Fighting Knife with Scabbard - Weimar Eagle 5 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 \u003cstrong\u003e5 inside a Weimar Eagle\u003c\/strong\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 top edge was specific to Paratroopers (\u003cem\u003eFallschirmjäger\u003c\/em\u003e), as it helped cut through the rigging. Regular issue knives often only had one edge. We can definitely see use on the blade, which has been reduced in length a bit, now showing a rounded tip from past damage to the tip. It has been sharpened several times, showing a rough texture on the sides of the blade, and it is still relatively sharp, so it should be handled with care. We can still see a good amount of the original factory final polish grind crossgrain on the flat portions of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife has wood grips with steel securing rivets, which are in good condition, showing light staining on both sides. The clip back scabbard has the black enamel paint in great shape, with light wear and crazing, and no major dents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in lovely service used condition, originals like this are always hard to find. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 6 5\/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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44900284858437,"sku":"ONSV26NCS022","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/598CC4CB-E01F-4BAB-9F92-68E491B817B7.jpg?v=1777456044","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-fallschirmjager-fighting-knife-with-scabbard-weimar-eagle-5-marked","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}