Fallschirmjäger Gravity Knife.... Need Help

[Thaddeus]

Hello Everyone,
I am thinking about purchasing my first Gravity knife to add to my collection. I have had a friend offer to sell me his from his personal collection. I do not know what to look for in these types of weapons. I own 2 SA daggers and I know that if the blade has been sharpened it takes off some of the value. What are some other things that I should look for. He has offered me the knife for 390 Euro. Is this a decent price if everything else checks out to be ok?
Thaddeus

[rbminis]

You need to look for maker's marks, number stampings and watch out for brass or bronze colored pins.
Do some research into these, there should be a few already posted. Check the comments.
Hope this helps,
Ralph.

[Thaddeus]

Thank you Ralph! I will look more into it!
Thaddeus

[rbminis]

I would add that there are many of these that were sharpened. Pretty much only the ones that were unused were not.
Ralph.

[lebus12]

In France, it's a cool price. Is the spring intact?

[Thaddeus]

Im in Italia right now. The spring is intact and I will post up pictures when I get some more. I'm having a hard time determining if I want to invest in this immediately or wait until after a military show in November #collectorprobz

[Adrian Stevenson]

There is a fair bit of info on the forum if you search "Gravity knife".

Cheers, Ade.

[Thaddeus]

Thank you Ade! I have been looking through them all! Here are a few pictures that I have of it.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Looks good.

Cheers, Ade.

[lew07]

Nice genuine knife.Sadly the weak point is the springs at the riveted areas on these interesting knives.If You buy it handle with care and may i suggest dont repeatedly open ,close the marlin spike.