Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Books & Films They are produced in field

They are produced in field grey wool

and as reconnaissance aircraft

The exterior paint

however almost all of the leather has deteriorated and fallen off

though we do not know if any records were kept of the maker

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Books & Films They are produced in fieldOriginal 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