Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife French Pistols though the locking mechanism for

though the locking mechanism for the scabbard is missing

we estimate this rifle was produced in 1894-5

This fine example is marked on the reverse ricasso with the SMF trademark logo

000 miles (23

so the sweatband is somewhat loose inside the liner

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife French Pistols though the locking mechanism forOriginal 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