Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Price_$-050 - $200 and I just kept walking

and I just kept walking back and walking back

The V / P / Eagle Head proofs on the barrel nocks form are present and crisp

The "Star" after the serial number has been a cause of debate for years

Below this it is signed (Mei) with the characters 井上 勝 清 作 - INOUE KATSUKIYO SAKU

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Price_$-050 - $200 and I just kept walkingOriginal 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