The “gravity knife” used mainly by German paratroopers during the Second World War has gained mythological dimensions. LUFTGRAV #44290 Luftwaffe "Takedown" Gravity Knife.
Best gravity knives should not be ruled out by whether they are folding or fixed blade. Make Offer - WW2 OLD GERMAN KNIFE WITH EAGLE HEAD POMMEL VTG WWII . The knife has an olive-drab handle and black metal parts with the exception of the spike and blade. The thumb lever never seems to match the other three numbers on these pieces.
Type II Flieger Kapp Messer WWII era TAKE DOWN VERSION (1941 - end of WWII) Made by Paul Weyersberg & Co., Weyersberg also made models marked with example: `RB Nr.0/0561/0020 … 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. There are FIVE Types of Paratrooper Gravity Knives from Germany. WW2 OLD GERMAN KNIFE WITH EAGLE HEAD POMMEL VTG WWII . Gravity knives have come a long way since. This knife also has a marlin spike designed to wedge knots apart. Take-down version. The grip plates are in good condition, with fine wood grain. This takedown example shows period wear but remains in good, collectible condition, with sound springs. Today gravity knives are some of the most versatile blades around. Type I Flieger Kapp Messer WWII era (1937 - 1941) Made by Paul Weyersberg & Co., SMF Solingen, F. & A. Helbig Steinbach and various others. The finish is mostly worn down to the steel. The later model was the “take down variety.” The one we offer is the earlier style. The blade is extended by the gravity pull after pushing upward on the action lever.
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Blade falls out of the handle (gravity drop) and locks with lever.
This is a genuine German pilot and paratrooper gravity knife that was issued to the German Armed Forces about 25 years ago. Sometimes, their parachutes would get caught in trees. The marlin-spike is marked with a stick-bird eagle with a "5" in his belly. To free themselves, they needed a knife that was small, concealed, and could be opened with one hand. Shop by Category. Good looking vet-estate pickup Luftwaffe Paratrooper Takedown Gravity Knife being RB marked and having the blade, throat and inner portion numbered, "1154" with the lever numbered, "485".
Side Refine Panel. $162.56 +$21.43 shipping. The “gravity knife” of the Luftwaffe was constructed with nickel-plated metal parts. Germany; Edged Weapons; Books; Currency; Hats & Helmets; Medals, Pins & Ribbons; Paper Items, Newspapers ; Patches; … Luftwaffe Paratrooper Takedown Gravity Knife. Gravity knives were first used by German paratroopers in World War 2. The blade is fully locked once it is in an extended position. pocket knives, fixed blade knives, daggers, hunting knives, military knives and even gravity knives.You’ll find a selection of the best brands from Solingen gathered in one shop.