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LUFTGRAV - 003 - 26601 - Luftwaffe Take-Down Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg

This Take-Down Gravity Knife has seen quite a bit of usage, and shows overall age throughout. It does, however, still work, and it is all there. The knife appears to have been made with the nickel plated style mounts, as opposed to the blued type, seen later on during war production. This example has the Take-Down style throat, which has the pointing downward arrow on the surface of the mouth area, and the Take-Down button works well. Taking the mouth off reveals the number, “210”, stamped on the surface below, which also has an arrow, and also the same number is stamped on the lip of the throat area. The activator lever has the number, “35”, stamped into it. (It is not unusual to see mismatched numbers on these Take-Down pieces). The marlin spike works well, and has a waffen amt in its corner, being the usual stick-bird with number, “5”, in his belly. Overall, these nickel fittings show dullness from age. The blade spring works well when the activator is pushed. The blade shows some old edge sharpening, and overall usage throughout. This blade is slightly gray, but still looks pretty good. The reverse area, about 1/3 down, is etched with the oval trademark of this producer. The double ovals capture the firm’s name and location, “Paul Weyersberg & Co., Solingen”. Inside is a downward pointing sword, placed between two wheat shafts. The grip plates are an oak variety, and they have turned quite dark from age. There is usage signs throughout the plates, but no serious cracks or problems. This is a good working Take-Down Gravity knife, which shows age and usage, but it is priced accordingly.
Excellent (26601) $795.00

LUFTGRAV - 004 - 27108 Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg

This Luftwaffe Gravity Knife is about as nice as you will ever see, and still be issued. It is of all nickel fittings. The nickeling throughout is in perfect condition, showing little to no usage. The activator leather looks well, as do the springs of the marlin spike. This activator leather is numbered, “95”, which also matches the number on the spring connector piece below. The marlin spike has its original sharpened tip, and it is stamped with a waffen amt at the lower corner. The waffen amt is the style with stick bird, having the number “5” in his belly. The grip plates of this choice gravity knife are the oak variety, and they have close graining throughout both sides. These grip plates are totally perfect, and could not be any nicer. There is not even any hand grease in these surfaces. The blade of this piece is also in choice condition. It is mirror bright, and has 100% of its original crossgraining. This blade is in full mint condition. The reverse ricasso has been etched with the dual ovals. These ovals capture the firm’s name and location, “Paul Weyersberg & Co, Solingen”. Inside is a set of wheat shafts, and a sword piercing the center. Beneath the logo is the word for stainless steel, “Rostfrei”. An outstanding Luftwaffe Gravity Knife. This knife is truly in full mint condition. I recently purchased it from the son of a veteran, who told me his father would never show it to anybody, and for that matter, wouldn’t even get it out of its hiding place. It has, therefore, been saved for posterity!
Mint 27108 $1,195.00(#041408)

LUFTGRAV - 005 - 27012 – LUFTWAFFE GRAVITY KNIFE - SMF

This Gravity Knife is in exceptional condition and is the style with the bright nickeled fittings throughout. The fittings are in excellent condition, having a bright finish. The activator lever is stamped with two numbers, being “417" and “2". The marlin spike has a good original point and the waffenamt stamping in the hinged area is the early type waffenamt used prior to 1939. The grip plates are in choice condition, being a nice oak color having very fine graining. The springs throughout the blade and the marlin spike work well. The blade is a real beauty. It still has all of its cross graining and retains a mirrored finish. There is just the slightest of edge sharpening, but it remains only on the edge. Other than this, the blade is easily in a full mint state. The reverse ricasso is etched with the seated king trademark. The king is holding an upward pointing sword and is seated over the firm’s initials and location “SMF Solingen”. Below this is the German word for stainless steel “Rostfrei”. An outstanding gravity knife here.
Near Mint. $995.00