Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Japanese Field Gear Of interest is that the

Of interest is that the kanji for "day" 日 is written in an archaic rounded shape

It was originally designed to be carried on the right side of the waist with the gun in the "Butt Forward" position known as the Cavalry Draw

and shows only light oxidation

and the crosshair reticle is still fully visible

so this may have originally been a scabbard for an NSKK dagger

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Japanese Field Gear Of interest is that theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of an early war produced Type I version of the legendary Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger Messer, or German air force paratrooper knife (FJM or FKm). It was produced by Solinger Metalwaren Fabrik Stcker & Co. GmbH, also known as SMF, who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. Their "Seated King" over Solingen trademark is seen on the blade, as well as ROSTFREI (rust