This German Style Paratrooper Knife is a reproduction of World War II era paratrooper rescue knife issued to troops in the German Army they used it to cut them selves and others out of the trees when they got tangled up in the parachute cord. This German style Paratrooper Knife reproduction features the original style markings on both the handle and the blade with a nice looking antique brass finish over stainless steel. Knife is 5-3/4" closed.