British Smatchet Fighting Knife

Original WWII British Smatchet fighting knife. The smatchet was used by British Commandos and American special forces like the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) during World War II. Though described in the Office of Strategic Services catalog as a cross between a machete and a bolo, featuring the distinctive broad, leaf-shaped steel blade, wooden grip with metal pommel and crossguard, and leather wrist lanyard. Complete with its dark leather scabbard featuring a riveted belt attachment. The blade displays signs of age, including light surface pitting, staining, and sharpening marks, while the wooden handle retains an attractive patina. The leather scabbard shows expected wear and ageing but remains in good overall condition.

An impressive and increasingly hard to find example of British WWII military fighting equipment.