Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock or mid level smith by

or mid level smith by Kurihara Hikosaburo

The silver Russia braid is excellent

This is a rare example of a training fighting knife constructed from rubber and marked RANGERS on each side of the inset grip panel

which are marked on the back and one of the female snaps is missing

The liner and shell appear to have been together for a very long time

Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock or mid level smith byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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 Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen, who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. The company "Sword and Wreath" logo is etched into the blade, as well as ROSTFREI (rust free) indicating stainless steel