Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Although this belief is firmly

Although this belief is firmly embedded in the traditions of the Corps

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This is as good as they get and we think its very unlikely we will ever have another to offer

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Although this belief is firmlyOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a great example of a scarce WWII Issue OSS Smatchet, or Heavy fighting knife. These measure 16. 5 inches (42 cm) in overall length, with a heavy 11 inch blade. It was designed by William E. Fairbairn during World War II, who also helped design the Sykes Fairbairn commando dagger. According to Fairbairn, the Smatchet was an ideal close combat weapon for those not armed with a rifle and bayonet: The