WWII British OSS/Commando Smatchet – Item 118205
Scarce WWII British OSS/Commando Smatchet Fighting Knife. Second model with wooden grips in good condition with steel cross guard. Marked No 2 to top of handle and parachute cord rope still in place. Leaf shape steel blade. Period sharpened to edge for combat use. Comes complete with 1944 dated fibre scabbard. Retains much original olive drab paint finish. Overall a nice example of this rare British Special Forces fighting knife. Similar example shown on Page 66 of Knives & Daggers of the Special Operations Executive by Flook.
Note: this item cannot be sold to anyone under 18 years of age.
Price: £1500