Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife French Pistols a volume to treasure that

a volume to treasure that with its wipe clean laminated hard cover can travel with you to Shows and Exhibitions

though the locking mechanism for the scabbard is missing

so the sweatband is somewhat loose inside the liner

the brim is lined with navy blue

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife French Pistols a volume to treasure thatOriginal 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