Original Soviet Cold War Airborne Paratrooper Drop Knife - Soviet Afghan War Era Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Military from WWII up through

Military from WWII up through the Vietnam war

"814" has thus become known as "Air Force Day"

The rifle was then later shortened for colonial service and arsenal reworked

The markings are somewhat faint

Original Soviet Cold War Airborne Paratrooper Drop Knife - Soviet Afghan War Era Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Military from WWII up throughOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Soviet military issue Pataroopers Drop Knife as issued to parachutists and pilots during the Cold War. This particular knife dates from the Soviet Afghan War era. These knives were used by Russian paratroopers who were hung up or tangled in their parachutes' shroud lines. The knife has a unique shaped serrated blade, a brown bakelite grip and a ribbed plastic sheath. Included is the original plastic sheath.