Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Lanchester SMG The diamond celluloid sweat shield

The diamond celluloid sweat shield on the top is completely missing

it saw further service

Year of Manufacture: circa 1861-1874

The primary variant of the BAR series was the M1918

aiding the drive across the Rhine and into Germany

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Lanchester SMG The diamond celluloid sweat shieldOriginal 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