Description
During the Second World War, German Luftwaffe aircrew personnel utilized a wide variety of specialized utility and survival equipment ranging from the famous gravity knives to compact multi-tool folding knives intended for field, survival, and general operational use. Unlike standard civilian pocket knives, wartime military contract examples were often marked with R.B.Nr. procurement codes identifying officially supplied equipment manufactured under wartime contract production. Multi-tool Luftwaffe knives of this type are exceptionally scarce today and remain poorly documented compared to standard Luftwaffe gravity knives, making surviving original examples highly desirable among advanced Luftwaffe edged weapon and survival equipment collectors.
Made of steel, this Pocket Survival Knife is in STUNNING unissued condition! Pictured on Page 96 of in Mick J. Prodger’s, “Luftwaffe vs. RAF: Flying Equipment of the Air War, 1939-45“, the are only slight marks from storage and handling…and it still retains its original factory edge with NO evidence of sharpening! All tools are complete with no blade shortening or repairs…and remain fully functional, tight, and open and close correctly with no looseness or play present! Features include the Main Blade; Saw Blade; Corkscrew; Awl; and Can Opener / Bottle Opener Combination Tool. This example retains its original R.B.Nr. marking stamp; “0/0561/0019” on the main blade, which indicates it was manufactured by SMF Solingen (based on the wartime procurement coding system shared with Luftwaffe gravity knives of the period). The reddish-brown scales remain completely solid showing only minor handling and storage marks from age with NO cracks, chips, or repairs present. The knife retains its original wartime finish throughout with only minor age discoloration and light storage dirt visible.An OUTSTANDING and exceptionally difficult-to-find Luftwaffe survival utility knife that would be nearly impossible to upgrade…PERFECT for any collection or display!
