Paratrooper's Gravity Knife

[German_military]

Hello,
I recently bought this beautifull Paratrooper Grafity knife / Flieger Kappmesser.

Its a very nice SMF Sollingen, with all the correct markings. The lever is also still working

As you see the the "eye" at the end of the knife is missing. Do you think this is period- removed? Ik looks like it has been done nice and with care. Did that happen more often?

What would be the value of such a knife?


Greetings from Holland,
Frank!

[Colorado]

Frank - I think your knife has been repaired/restored an is not in original condition and therefore not worth much. It has 3 of the 4 original grip rivets replaced. Check the numbers on the latch and see if they match.