Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Price_$-050 - $200 Pre-registered artillery spots had been

Pre-registered artillery spots had been gridded all over Sugar Loaf’s terrain

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

enemy artillery

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

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Price_$-050 - $200 Pre-registered artillery spots had beenOriginal 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