An Early NSFK Dagger by Paul Weyersberg & Co. $1,850. Want to check out some blades that are deployed via spring-loaded mechanisms rather than gravity? There is a spike on the side and a swiveling loop on the tip of the handle. Texled MG34/42 Sling : $99.99 . WWII Luftwaffe 1st Pattern Dagger Chain WWII German Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Dagger Fallschirmjager Gravity Knife Weyersberg WWII German Short Dress Bayonet C Gustav Spitzer German K98 Bayonet COF 40 WWII German Officer Sword Knot Army Early Luftwaffe Officer Dress Sword Weyersberg Imperial German M1889 Cavalry Sword German K55K Pocket Knife Miniature 1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch) by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. A Rare German Paratrooper Knife! Scout Knife. Blade release moves smoothly releasing 10.5cm of factory sharpened blade. Vintage WWII Paul Weyersberg & Co.German Luftwaffe gravity knife. The knife is comprised of a stainless steel handle with genuine Wenge wood inlays and a leaver-operated locking mechanism, mated to a 3.66 stainless steel clip point blade. The base of the marlinspike has an additional marking on it, indicating the manufacturer of the knife: German RB Numbers, or Reichsbetriebsnummer, also known as the National Business Number, were an alternative to the 3 letter codes in use late in the war. It appears to be an original with a broken spring. Reproduction German WWII Fallschirmjger (Paratrooper) Gravity Knife, K98 BAYONETS, AMMO POUCHES, FROGS & SLINGS, Original German WWII k98 Leather Ammo Pouch Dated 1942, Reproduction German WWII Black Pretoff Flare Pistol Holster With Cleaning Rod, Reproduction German WWII Binocular Button Flap Dated 1940, Original German WWII RG34 k98 Cleaning Kit cnx, Reproduction German WWII Binocular Button Flap RB Numbered, Original German WWII Non-Matching Pre War k98 Leather Ammo Pouch Set, Reproduction German WWII Web/Tropical k98 Bayonet Frog (Seitengewehrtashe), Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Marked k98 Matching Ammo Pouches. Blade: 440C Stainless Steel All rights reserved. Locking Mechanism: Though they all simply disengage a lock and allow the blade to fall into place, gravity knife locking mechanisms can range from model to model, from the original leaver-operated spring catch systems used on the Luftwaffe Paratroopers gravity knife, to the more modern button and slide-operated mechanisms that see the handle open up so the blade can fall into place. Gravity Knife Lanyard : $18.99 . To open the blade, the thumb latch is unlocked and pushed forward while holding the knife point facing down- it is not spring loaded/ assisted- gravity alone operates the blade. TYPICAL EXAMPLE SHOWN. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. Gravity Knife by SMF. Designed by a legendary Italian knife-maker, the Roberto OttonelloGravityKnife is a high-end drop knife with a sleek minimalist design and a mirror-polished finish. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. This would ultimately culminate in the invention of the Fliegerkappmesser (German for Fliers folding knife) also known as the Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger-Messer or the Luftwaffe Paratroopers gravity knife.. The NRA Rating system provides a nationally recognized standard to judge the surplus condition. Overall: 17". The seller did not properly describe the item but I am not going to fault him completely and through him under the bus. - ED 881 This is an original German WW1 fighting/trench knife with a wooden grip and a 6 1/8 inch blade sharpened for . Replica M24 Stick Grenade : $34.99 . WARNING:This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Well done copy of this classic German Luftwaffe Paratroopers accessory. Luftwaffe Gravity Knife: A History and Analysis of the Flyer's and Paratrooper's. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. with/or embrace the philosophies of any radical, political, or racist organizations. Total Length: 8.75 Handle: Wenge Wood & Stainless Steel It isn't going anywhere it seems very secure and well constructed. Legally defined as a knife that opens via operation of inertia, gravity, or both, gravity knives have gotten a pretty bad rap over the years, beginning not long after they were invented. Photograph Red Army soldier. Blade Length: 2.75 For much of their existence, gravity knife designs went largely unchanged, however, within the last few decades, this unique style of knife has greatly evolved, giving way to a host of contemporary gravity knives the latest and greatest of which weve rounded up for this handpicked guide to the best gravity knives. Total Length: 6.88 [1] This mechanism of opening is fundamentally different from the switchblade, which extends its spring-propelled blade automatically upon the push of a button, switch, or fulcrum lever. This product is not available for shipping in US state(s). Lock Type: Button Lock. It varies from the original in that the handle is round and somewhat wide rather than oval like a hammer, and the cog is fitted from the front end rather than sliding up the handle so it could be removed like the originals. Miniature Imperial Army Sword. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. These knives were also seen as being more deadly or more of a danger in part due to their association with war, military, and tactical use (not unlike a certain controversial ArmaLite rifle). Not a modern reissue but the actual 80s-era production knife, Edge Co.s Eagle Gravity Knife was made in Seki, Japan and sports a chrome leaver-operated spring catch-equipped handle that houses and deploys a 3.25 blade crafted from 440C stainless steel. Thank you for the replies. SOLD - $500.00. Please check all local laws before ordering. Luftwaffe Edged Weapons included 1st and 2nd Model daggers, Paratrooper Gravity knives, swords and bayonets. . Thank you for the replies. Items that are sold at 1944 This is an officers model and is guaranteed 100% original WW2 artifact. Any connections for repair would be appreciated. Review of: Spetsnaz Style Survival Machete / Chopper. The spring is tight. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). 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This knife also has a marlin spike designed to wedge knots apart. On this example, the take-down ability functions perfectly, and the release and marlinspike springs are intact with no cracks. Only registered users can write reviews. There is unfortunately not much informationout there on the RB number system. The blade can then be removed for servicing, and the interior can be cleaned to ensure the blade moves freely. These knives were made in two versions this is the "take-down model" meaning that the knife can be disassembled, however there really is no need to do so. Modeled directly after the WW2 era drop knife, this modern replica Fliers folding knife features a classic steel and wooden handle design with an original leaver-operated spring catch locking mechanism that allows its 4.0 stainless steel blade to drop into place. These unique pocketknives are better known to collectors as Gravity Knives - a reference to the action by which they are opened and closed. In many countries it is known today as the "Gravity Knife" but in Germany, the country of its origin, everybody just calls them Kappmesser - Severing Knife or Fallmesser - drop knife. Lock Type: Hinge Lock, The second of the two most popular modern drop knives on the market is unequivocally the Reate EXO (or Exoskeleton Design). Save paratrooper gravity knife to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. The handle is 17" long and 1-1/4" in diameter. US $20. Officially known as the Fliegerkappmesser (Fliers folding knife) these were designed as a general-purpose survival/ utility knife for pilots, air crew and paratroopers. Product Description New run (2020) of reproduction of the "gravity knife" carried by German Flying personnel, including Paratroopers (Fallschirmjger) in WWII. I found this beauty among my fathers belongings. These plates are in very good condition throughout,with a very attractive wood grain. Paratroopers scouts on vacation. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. sold out. Doesn't matter what it is described as - if Customs (UKBA nowadays ) find it when it is imported you lose it. The tape likely added post war due to use of this piece and the spring has broken. Hitler Youth (HJ) Knife by Muller. Our largest of all sections! More recently, however, a surplus of unsold units was unearthed at a knife store that went out of business all of which are now being sold to the public. This is the first example that we have had in decades of business. The Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959 prohibited the possession and importation of gravity knives. 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The knife has an olive-drab handle and black metal parts with the exception of the spike and blade. Regards Richie 10-29-2010, 05:38 PM #5 theaussie ? View G10230 Add to Compare. Blade: Steel Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a late-war producedType II "Take down" version of the legendaryLuftwaffe Fallschirmjger-Messer, orGerman air force paratrooper knife (FJM or FKm), with a Solingen RB Nr on the blade. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. From the trenches to the all out frontal assaults, you will find an array of expertly crafted reproduction weapons for combat and survival. Current Price: $178 Bids: 11. Style & Design: Though there are plenty of traditional-looking gravity knives that are modeled after the original iteration from WW2, there are also plenty of more contemporary gravity knife designs that hugely range in shape, size, and style. 300 Petaluma Blvd NorthPetaluma, CA 94952Phone 707-763-2220. Though not intended for use as a fighting knife, the FJM's blade could be and was used as a close combat weapon when necessary. Kennedy Knives MINT CONDITION VINTAGE E. BRUCKMANN GERMANY GENUINE PEARL SENATOR KNIFE 1891-1956 MINT CONDITION VINTAGE E. BRUCKMANN GERMANY GENUINE PEARL 4 BLADE SENATOR 1891-1956 MANN UNDER A BRIDGE , 3" CLOSED LENGTH , BEAUTIFUL OLD GENUINE PEARL HANDLES , NO CRACKS. See, By continuing to this site, you agree to the storing of, Replica Martini Henry Parts & Accessories, Antique & Replica Gun Parts & Accessories, 20th Century War Weapons, Clothing & Accessories, American Civil War Weapons, Clothing & Accessories, American Frontier Weapons, Clothing & Accessories, British Empire Knives, Gun-Parts & Accessories, Conan the Barbarian Original Movie Classic, Last Chance Gun Accessories & Dummy Weapons, WWI M1916 "Avenger" French Fighting Knife, Spetsnaz Style Survival Machete / Chopper. First produced in 1937, the often so calledFallschirmjgermesserwas initially issued to German flight crews and paratroops, primarily for the purpose of cutting a trapped parachutist from his rigging in case he landed with a tangled parachute, or became entangled in trees or in the water with theshroud lines. These are made in China and are excellent quality. The German Luftwaffe Dagger was a standard accessory for officers and certain high-ranking NCOs of the elite Luftwaffe (German Air Force). Made in America, the John Gray Custom Gravitron starts with a precision-machined tumbled aluminum handle thats equipped with a push-button deployment and lock before receiving a 3.625 Tanto blade made from top-shelf ELMAX steel. Luftwaffe proof on the base of the marlin spike, blade slides easily out easily. Very collectible. GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPER GRAVITY KNIFE, Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, GERMAN WWII M40 FALLSCHIRMJAGER GREEN JUMP SMOCK, GERMAN WW11 PARATROOPER TAN K98 AMMUNITION BANDOLIER FALLSCHIRMJAGER. Daggers - Luftwaffe. Germany. SOLD. Instead, gravity knives which are also known as drop knives feature a button or locking mechanism that, when pressed or disengaged, allows the blade to fall out of the handle and lock into place not unlike how an OTF blade leaves the handle, only operating via gravity rather than being spring loaded (and falling out of the knife rather than shooting up out of it). Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. To say gravity knife laws fall into a gray area would be a massive understatement. To open the blade, the user points the FJM downwards while flipping up the fulcrum-style operating lever, allowing gravity to draw out the blade to its fullest extent. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. Includes OD green leather sheath with metal parts. Atlantic also Has the right to Cancel any orders found to be shipping to an Illegal Jurisdiction . Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. Lock Type: Leaver-Operated Spring Catch. And the original blade was made from super-hard steel so the knife could be used as a pry-bar but was next to impossible to sharpen. Luftwaffe FALLSCHIRMJGER Gravity Knife (LGK) Flieger-Kappmesser- REPRODUCTION. This cog is fixed with what appears to be a steel pin that is fitted all the way through the cog. Showing 1-16 of 21 results. A World War II Nazi German gravity knife. Reproduction German WWII Leather Mess Kit Strap Price: $18.00 . The Fallschirmjager gravity knife is one of the most recognizable gravity knives in the world War II-era Flieger-Kappmesser(Translated: Flyers-cutting knife), telescoping gravity-propelled locking blade. Early on in the global conflict, however, Germanys Luftwaffe pilots were in need of a new type of knife that could easily be deployed with one hand allowing aviators to cut themselves out of caught or tangled parachutes while still providing utility as a survival or combat knife once on the ground. While quite a few aspects of gravity knives are no different from regular folders or autos, there are a handful of finer points that are specific to the gravity knife space. It is all about mobility and gravitational force. - GWK-0019 WWII German Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife (REPRODUCTION): Well done copy of this classic German Luftwaffe Paratroopers accessory. Blade: ELMAX Lock Type: Lockback. Total Length: 7.75 See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Handle: Aluminum Gravity knife "Fallschirmjger-Messer" It retains muchof the original crossgrain and is still sharp. Good Steel. The logo looks good to me, but this is my first gravity knife. Blade Length: 3.625 There were two main variants, the early "Type 1" which did not break down, and the "Type 2" that one could disassemble, and trouble shoot if it became jammed. I will need to get it repaired. The second model of Luftwaffe dagger was adopted for wear by officers and certain high-ranking NCOs in 1937. German WW1 Fighting/Trench Knife And Scabbard. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father). Non-Slip Metal Scalpel Knife Kit Cutter Engraving Multi-function Scalpel Steel Blades PCB DIY Repair Wood Carving Tools #11 #23. Gravity Knives [3] Fighting Knives [79] Other Bayonets & Knives [57] Swords [82] Portepees . This example has fine, stainless steel . Damascus Sword with Dedication to Dr. Reidl. This is a lovely example of a late-war produced Type II "Take down" version of the legendary Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger-Messer, or German air force paratrooper knife (FJM or FKm), with a Solingen RB Nr on the blade. These knives utilize a four-inch (100 mm) telescoping (OTF), gravity-propelled locking blade. Enter your email and we will notify you when restocked. We are shipping orders as normal but customers may experience delays due to carrier issues and disruption of our supply chains. Bid on eBay. Blade Steel: Just like with practically any knife, its durability and ability to hold an edge and remain sharp largely boils down to the type of blade steel used to craft it as well as how said blade steel is heat treated. An exacting replica made of high carbon steel blade. Offer valid only for new sign-ups. This modern update takes the original Soviet special ops design and improves the functionality. Constructed around a 4.75 black aluminum handle decorated with wooden inlays, the AKC Gravit-E is another contemporary interpretation of a WW2-era drop knife that swaps out the traditional leaver-operated spring latch with a pocket knife-style Lockback mechanism thats set in the spine of the Gravit-Es handle. What is a Gravity Knife? I just received this trench mace today. The FJM may also be opened by flipping the blade release lever while flicking the wrist holding the knife, causing the blade to extend. It is awesome. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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