Jul 10, 2006 this book provides fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the famed world war ii luftwaffe gravity knife fliegerkappmesser. Pattarozzi this book tells a completely different story. Luftwaffe gravity knife by smf d572 for an edged weapon produced during the 3rd reich that didnt have a swastika on it, these paratroopers gravity knives sure are popular. A history and analysis of the flyers and paratroopers utility knife schiffer military history book hardcover march 30, 2006 by mack pattarozzi author. For the german officers who wore them, they were a symbol of status, rank and power. A history and analysis of the flyeras and paratrooperas utility knife schiffer military history book. The book dispels many common misconceptions about the gravity knifes origin, purpose, evo a brand new quality book from a fulltime veteran owned bookshop in business since 1992.
Contrary to popular belief, wwii german daggers were not used as weapons, but simply as an accessory to the uniforms of the german officers and a very fancy. The book dispels many common misconceptions about the gravity knife s origin, purpose, evolution and history while thoroughly familiarizing the reader with every facet of the gravity knife. The spike on this smf knife has a luftwaffe acceptance stamp on it and the blade is wellmarked with the smf solingen rostfrei logo. Smf, solingen rostfrei seated king etched tm condition. A history and analysis of the flyers and paratroers utility knife. A history and analysis of the flyers and paratroopers utility knife schiffer military history book by pattarozzi, mack 2006 hardcover by isbn. Unfollow gravity knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Luftwaffe gravity knife by mack a pattarozzi abebooks. Glen knight australian legal practitioner melbourne, australia. Third reich edged weapons pocket knives reddick militaria.
A history and analysis of the flyers and paratroopers utility knife this book provides fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the famed world war ii luftwaffe gravity knife fliegerkappmesser. The german dagger was a very popular souvenir for many ww2 veterans who served in the european theater. This video gives a brief overview of the history of the lw gravity knife from 1936 until today. Reddick militaria offers fine quality gravity knives paratrooper knives, the fantasy ss folding knife, and pocket knives with embossed ss runes, swastika, and art deco style designs on both sides, and other models with a likeness of adolf hitler on one side and the nazi motto deutschland erwache germany awake on the other.
The helmet pick extension is luftwaffe eagle5 stamped at the base. The book dispels many common misconceptions about the gravity knifes origin, purpose, evolution and history while thoroughly familiarizing the. Carsten, in the early to mid 1970s the fj i worked with carried the standard bw knife. One of the most recognizable gravity knives is the world war ii luftwaffe fallschirmjagermesser or german air force paratrooper knife, which utilizes a fourinch 100mm telescoping otf, gravitypropelled locking blade. This one is a good solid knife showing honest age and use. The book dispels many common misconceptions about the gravity knifes origin, purpose, evolution and history while thoroughly familiarizing the reader with every facet of the gravity knife.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As carried in the uniform pocket the 1012 ounce knife was 6 inches long, 112 inches wide and about 1 inch thick with the blade retracted. The content is based on the book luftwaffe gravity knife. Several of the german fighting knives were not marked.
A nice gravity knife here, with good springs and one that should last for many years into the future. History of the luftwaffe gravity knife geschichte des. The blade is maker stamped on one side, and very clean with no signs of sharpening. This is a wehrmacht issued gravity knife that actually saw service with a german pilot, aircrew member or paratrooper during world war ii.
The blade is fully locked once it is in an extended position. Good looking luftwaffe paratrooper takedown gravity knife being rb marked at the spike and having the throat and inner casing numbered, 363 with the lever numbered, 187 and the blade marked 368. The luftwaffe officers 2nd pattern dagger made by eickhorn, solingen. Nazi paratrooper gravity knife by smf solingen usm books.
This is an officers model and is guaranteed 100% original ww2 artifact. A history and analysis of the flyers and paratroopers utility knife by mack pattarozzi 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. On balance, the luftwaffe gravity knife book by mack a. The knife is a standard wehrmacht issue fallschirmjager flieger paratrooper pilot aircrew member singlehand smf brand kappmesser chopping knife showing evidence that it was used. The second model of luftwaffe dagger was adopted for wear by officers and certain highranking ncos in 1937.
Wittmann antique militaria luftwaffe gravity knife section. It is a quality hardback book printed on quality glossy paper with a contents and index and has some additional information in eight appendicies. The numbers on these takedowns never seem to fully match. German luftwaffe gravity knife and came up with much history of it. This book provides fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the famed world war ii luftwaffe gravity knife fliegerkappmesser. The throat is in perfect condition, as is the activator lever and springs. Being no expert of ww2 memorabilia, he simply accepted that this was a luftwaffe paratroopers gravity knife. Trying to find a decent one among the beat to death examples, broken spring ones, and the ubiquitous repops which have sprung up on the market can be challenging. A history and analysis of the flyers and paratroopers utility knife schiffer military history book pattarozzi, mack.
With the blade and spike fully extended it was 34 inches long. Wwii german luftwaffe gravity knife 5 of wooden handles. The luftwaffe marked blade shows a good amount of sharpening. Its main purpose was to be used by paratroopers or by aircrew of the luftwaffe to cut the harnesses from their parachutes. A history and analysis of the flyers and paratroopers utility knife by mack a. Worldwide, this is the second book in english language on the luftwaffe gravity knives used by german ww2 air crews and paratroopers. Luftwaffe gravity knife smf wwii ww2 legacy collectibles. The book dispels many common misconceptions about the gravity knife s origin, purpose, evo a brand new quality book from a fulltime veteran owned bookshop in business since 1992. The gravity knife of the luftwaffe was constructed with nickelplated metal parts. A gravity knife is a knife with a blade contained in its handle, and that opens its blade by the force of gravity. Luftwaffe gravity knife by smf d572 meda militaria. Blued hilt fittings show minor surface wear to the bluing on the spine and end caps, but no. This one will display well in your collection, and is a good vale too.
Mack pattarozzi this book provides fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the famed world war ii luftwaffe gravity knife fliegerkappmesser. Mar, 2009 luftwaffe gravity knife book post by furcs fri mar, 2009 11. The scabbard is good but missing most for the paint. Luftwaffe edged weapons included 1st and 2nd model daggers, paratrooper gravity knives, swords and bayonets. Mar 30, 2006 this book provides fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the famed world war ii luftwaffe gravity knife fliegerkappmesser. Brand new hardcover 160pp this book provides fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the famed world war ii luftwaffe gravity knife fliegerkappmesser. Pattarozzi is a very useful addition to the library of books for the knife collector, especially so for collectors who have german garvity knives in their collections. This gravity knife has fine stainless steel mounts. In 268 pages, this book provides a detailed study of the luftwaffe gravity knife from its early beginnings to some of the modern day variations of the knife.
The blade is extended by the gravity pull after pushing upward on the action lever. Comes with a lanyard as shown which we doubt is original, but its 38 numbered possibly a date on one. This was a fixed blade sheath knife with a single edge and metal sheath, there was a finger guard and a plastic one piece handle in the classic forester shape was held on by a big screw with a lanyard hole in it. This book provides fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the famed world war ii luftwaffe gravity knife size. However, there were some that were stamped with the manufacturers name or with other markings. The term gravity knifecame about because with the help of a lever on its handle, the blade was released by gravity, without the need to use both hands. The small parts are all matching numbered 56, and the spike has a luftwaffe eagle proof stamp on the base. It is however not a edc every day carry here in california due to our knife restrictions.