I would appreciate any and all opinions on this Luftwaffe Gravity Knife Take down version by SMF. It appears to be an absolutely wonderful example. All expected parts are numbered "991". However, I've just have never seen an example that has the copper strip along the edge held in by the three rivets. I'm also curious about the bluing. It almost looks the quality of a WWII German pistol with the Hi-blue finish.
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I can not tell you the exact origin of this knife but I can tell you that it is not a WWII made example. I have never seen a reproduction or fake exactly like it so I suspect it is a custom made one. Some of the parts may be from original knives but many parts in this knife I can say are not WWII era. The general premise of a type II takes down with SMF logo blade is not known as well. The direction mark on the bolster is a different style than used by SMF, those are the most minor of the problems with this one being correct -
Agree, definitely a repro... from stamped SMF logo on blade to oversized LuftAmt on spike.
Regards,
MatsComment
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The copper strip along with a bogus “king logo” and WAY oversized Luftampt Mark (5) screams fake. Run away.Comment
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It´s a good try that fool beginners, still a fake
AndyComment
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Seen a similar fake for sale in PA. When I seen the wood and blueing just walked away... I’m not sure if the blade was the same as I didn’t check.Comment
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