Fallschirmjager Kappmesser, Gravity Knife by SMF - ask for help

[MAP]

i see a lot of corrosion/patina on the knife where it aint been polished by hand or lanyard
i think the same black/brown patina is on the rivets, otherwise when they would be copper/bronze the colour would slightly be different, might even be greenish.
Here the pics so you can see what i mean.
Ger
Attachment 774901

Ger,

Agree. was looking at the patina on the trigger as well. I think while we agree that this is a good one, the OP could put this to rest by posting a nice clear close up of the rivets.

Michael

[theaussie]

Guys in my opinion it's a good original take-down variety. No red flags for me!

[heers68]

I still have plenty to learn on these.. thanks guys! Kevin.

[rbminis]

Ger,

, the OP could put this to rest by posting a nice clear close up of the rivets.

Michael

As well as the maker's mark.
Ralph.

[mike1]

As well as the maker's mark.
Ralph.

Hi,
I have asked for better pictures. In case I receive it will post it.
Mike

[MAP]

Hi,
I have asked for better pictures. In case I receive it will post it.
Mike

Thanks Mike. Glad we could help out.

Michael

[mike1]

Thanks Mike. Glad we could help out.

Michael

Hi guys,
unfortunately the seller did not send me additional pictures and I can see only one reason. To hide something. Normally if somebody is offering something and is sure about originality should not have problem to send any kind and detailed pictures. Thank you for help with this one because the behaviour of seller is suspicious.
Thanks, Mike

[rbminis]

Hi guys,
unfortunately the seller did not send me additional pictures and I can see only one reason. To hide something. Normally if somebody is offering something and is sure about originality should not have problem to send any kind and detailed pictures. Thank you for help with this one because the behaviour of seller is suspicious.
Thanks, Mike

All I can say to that is, "Walk away!". There will be others.
Ralph.

[alikat]

I think I have seen this on Craigslist - who was the seller? It might be someone we 'know'!!

[timothy]

Looks like from I see a complete original SMF takedown I don't know about the leather strap most I have seen are cloth with a snap hook. IMO timothy