A smatchet is a short, heavy fighting knife 16.5 inches (42 cm) in overall length (including grip). It was designed by William E. Fairbairn during World War II.

Windlass British OSS Smatchet Full Tang High Carbon Steel Blue Matte Finished Blade Hardwood Grip Aluminium Pommel Black Leather Sheath

2013年7月21日 · The smatchet was a heavy-bladed fighting knife designed by William Ewart Fairbairn. Fairbairn instructed British Commandos, the Special Operations Executive and the American Office of Strategic Services on close combat techniques.

Here we are showing a modern Smatchet, made by Boker, alongside a weapon made by Ted Frizzel owner of (MMHW) or Mineral Mountain Hatchet Works. Ted calls this his "boot knife." All I can say is I'd hate to meet the man who could fill those boots!

Features a high carbon steel, full tang, blued matte finished blade that’s razor-sharp on one cutting side and 1/3 of the reverse edge. The close-grained hardwood grips are held in place with 2 big rivets, the cast aluminum pommel (pinned in place) includes a lanyard hole.

Another combative blade classic, designed by William Fairbairn at Inverailort House during WW2. The smatchet was designed to serve as an effective close combat weapon, with a broad but remarkably thin blade which provides excellent cutting ability.

2023年7月21日 · The Smatchet was a big, heavy, and violent weapon designed for WWII commandos. While it only saw limited action it fulfilled its lethal objective.

A Smatchet is a short, heavy fighting knife/sword 16.5 inches (42 cm) in overall length (including grip). It was designed by knife fighting expert and instructor Capt. William E. Fairbairn during World War II.

2016年12月16日 · Following on in their recreation of historically significant knives, Cold Steel has now introduced the famous Smatchet. This oversize knife was designed by British Army officer W.E. Fairbairn who, along with E.A. Sykes, had conceived and …

A Smatchet is a short, heavy fighting knife/sword 16 1/2" (42cm) in overall length (including grip). It was designed by knife fighting expert and instructor Capt. William E. Fairbairn during World War II. and was believed to be based on the Royal Welch Fusiliers Trench Knife of World War I, and was designed as a pure combat knife.