Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard U.S. Marines USMC It is fitted with a

It is fitted with a Colichmarde style 34 1/2" blade

Barrel Length: 33 Inches

but will have side screws

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The Regiment known as Fraser's Highlanders was officially raised in 1775 as the 71st SCOTTISH REGIMENT OF FOOT

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard U.S. Marines USMC It is fitted with aOriginal 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