There´s actually a cool story behind that repair. I did it for the son of a WW2 Fallschirmjäger. The knife was about the only item that had remained from his dad´s wartime. I gave him back a working piece of family history !
Great Video! I have 2 Luftwaffe knives in need of similar repair coming up in my January 29th Military Auction. Maybe someone will snag them and then use your video to bring them back to life
I have a type 2 that my grandfather acquired among many spoils of war. He gave it to my dad who carried it in the gulf war, it was then given to me and I carried through OIF. Probably not the best idea to carry a vintage knife like that as a duty knife but never the less. It’s not like you actually use a knife much anyways. The spike does make a pretty handy gun tool.
This, my friend, is a truly excellent video! You are a real craftsman and watching this video was so educational. Watching someone pound rivets from an original paratrooper knife was a little disturbing at first, but then it became a joy to see your steady hand and careful work. Well done! How can I get a green lanyard?
Very nicely explained. I have one of these which my late father-in-law "found" during the action on Monte Cassino (he was 2 Korpus Polski) but the blade has been snapped. He was found in possession of it in the late 1940s in London. Explained how he got it and was allowed to keep it so long as the blade was removed or snapped. I can see now why he chose to break the blade. The bloodstained fingerprints on the blade are allegedly those of the original owner. Would have it restored but they're illegal in the UK so . . .
I found your video and repair very informative. I live in Scotland UK and collect WW2 German items - for years and years I have been searching for one of these paratrooper knives to add to my collection - sadly to no avail but my quest and search will continue until I find one of these elusive items
How much are they worth I have one that was given to me buy a friend of my that sad he found it in a old house when he was small .saw me a video on how to take apart it is 3 serial number needs to be restored.what are your recommended. Looking to sell it
An excellent video and I admire your knowledge on these knives , I also have one of the gravity knives in your video unfortunately the trigger and spring is missing . I live in England and it's been in my family for 75+ years (for obvious reasons maybe) , would you know if the spares needed are available to me in the UK ? , and also details for your "accessories" ,,,,, thanks for any help and advice .
Hello ! Thanks for the great info. I have recently inherited one of these. Would you be able to point me in the right direction for a repair. The spring and latch have broken off. I am in the US Thanks for your help and wisdom in advance.
Hallo. Ich besitze auch so eins. Leider fehlen der Auslöser und Anschlag/Feder für Dorn. BW Ersatz habe ich, nur trau ich mich nicht die Reparatur auszuführen. Möchte das Messer nicht gänzlich ruinieren. Die Holzkästen find ich super. MfG
Here´s also a good link for more info on the book mentioned in the video: www.ww2wrecks.com/portfolio/everything-you-need-to-know-interview-with-jan-peter-bruning-author-of-the-book-luftwaffe-gravity-knife-weapon-tool-tradition/
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There´s actually a cool story behind that repair. I did it for the son of a WW2 Fallschirmjäger. The knife was about the only item that had remained from his dad´s wartime. I gave him back a working piece of family history !
man cool story its a shame that he probably had no idea what he was really fighting for
By far the best repair Video on TH-cam, Not only is the item your repairing very cool but ist is also done very professionally :)
Thanks Ben ! Appreciate your opinion !
Finally a Video of the Gravity knife being fixed correctly!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you For Posting
Thank you so much for all of the help in repairing a piece of history. Just watching your video helped me make the tools needed to repair a knife
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Outstanding work, my friend! Really nice to see it.
Thank you !
Great Video! I have 2 Luftwaffe knives in need of similar repair coming up in my January 29th Military Auction. Maybe someone will snag them and then use your video to bring them back to life
Excellent work.
That book is kinda big. Must be a really fascinating knife.
I have a type 2 that my grandfather acquired among many spoils of war. He gave it to my dad who carried it in the gulf war, it was then given to me and I carried through OIF. Probably not the best idea to carry a vintage knife like that as a duty knife but never the less. It’s not like you actually use a knife much anyways. The spike does make a pretty handy gun tool.
Cool story ! Thx for sharing!
Great info you make it look easy! Iam trying to work up the courage to replace my spring on mine
A very interesting video. I'm not sure that I'd use a Dremel cutter with my thumb so close underneath the blade though!
This, my friend, is a truly excellent video! You are a real craftsman and watching this video was so educational. Watching someone pound rivets from an original paratrooper knife was a little disturbing at first, but then it became a joy to see your steady hand and careful work. Well done! How can I get a green lanyard?
contact me: kappmesser.fabrik@gmail.com
Very nicely explained. I have one of these which my late father-in-law "found" during the action on Monte Cassino (he was 2 Korpus Polski) but the blade has been snapped. He was found in possession of it in the late 1940s in London. Explained how he got it and was allowed to keep it so long as the blade was removed or snapped. I can see now why he chose to break the blade.
The bloodstained fingerprints on the blade are allegedly those of the original owner.
Would have it restored but they're illegal in the UK so . . .
I found your video and repair very informative. I live in Scotland UK and collect WW2 German items - for years and years I have been searching for one of these paratrooper knives to add to my collection - sadly to no avail but my quest and search will continue until I find one of these elusive items
contact me via my e-mail address; I may be able to help
I have one for sale.
I have five if someone wants to buy.
When debriefed US, British and Russian officer agreed across the board, the best hand to hand combat fighter were the German paratroops.
Awesome video
Great instructional video, thanks.
This is an excellent video. Thank you.
Nice Video and very good description. Greetings from Germany.
Thanks
Hello sir do you do repairs for people my knife is blade is loose and drops out when inverted also interested in a boc ans the paracord
Send me a mail: kappmesser.fabrik@gmail.com
Hello! Thanks for the video! Can you perhaps repair the knife of my grandfather?
Ich habe leider keine Zeit mehr dafür, sorry.
How much are they worth I have one that was given to me buy a friend of my that sad he found it in a old house when he was small .saw me a video on how to take apart it is 3 serial number needs to be restored.what are your recommended. Looking to sell it
Send me photos: kappmesser.fabrik@gmail.com
How come your spelling is so bad
An excellent video and I admire your knowledge on these knives , I also have one of the gravity knives in your video unfortunately the trigger and spring is missing . I live in England and it's been in my family for 75+ years (for obvious reasons maybe) , would you know if the spares needed are available to me in the UK ? , and also details for your "accessories" ,,,,, thanks for any help and advice .
contact me under the address shown in the video - I can sell you the part you need. I have some in stock.
I have one also with the trigger and spring missing in USA
Hello ! Thanks for the great info.
I have recently inherited one of these. Would you be able to point me in the right direction for a repair. The spring and latch have broken off.
I am in the US
Thanks for your help and wisdom in advance.
Yes....write me on my Google account
@@divingeagletv not sure how to find that ?
@@divingeagletv is it the email listed on the video ?
Hallo. Ich besitze auch so eins. Leider fehlen der Auslöser und Anschlag/Feder für Dorn. BW Ersatz habe ich, nur trau ich mich nicht die Reparatur auszuführen. Möchte das Messer nicht gänzlich ruinieren. Die Holzkästen find ich super. MfG
Schreiben Sie mir eine e-mail->siehe Video
Mail ist gesendet !
Great video, I need a spring and latch for mine, anyone have any ideas where I can try to purchase please
Are you in the US?
Im in germany and i also need a spring for this Knive Do you have any idea where i can get one?
Do you repair knives? I have a gravity knife missing the release and spring is broken.
depends on where you live - if it is the US, I can suggest a friend.
@@divingeagletv It is the USA. I would appreciate the information thanks.
@@jaybabcock4557 write me to my account (see video) - I´ll hook you up with a guy in the US
@@divingeagletv who do you recommend? I have two that need flat springs replaced and one locking lever.
1970s bund knives are now expensive, around 200 USD, so using them for parts , i dont know...
Yes.... when I made the video they were 40-50 Euros over here and you could resell the remaining parts. Prices went up quickly.
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Here´s also a good link for more info on the book mentioned in the video:
www.ww2wrecks.com/portfolio/everything-you-need-to-know-interview-with-jan-peter-bruning-author-of-the-book-luftwaffe-gravity-knife-weapon-tool-tradition/
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Кроме немцев и англичан это ножик никого не заинтересовал...видимо есть причина!!!Хотя бундесвер пользуется этим ножиком до сих пор...Традиции видимо...
they are illegal in germany