Smatchet - Wikipedia
Smatchet lodged in wood. 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.
Smatchets & Kukri - The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knives
Smatchets, Kukri & Bush Knives. Fairbairn Smatchet: I decided to create a separate page for the few Smatchet I own and similar "hewing" type knives. In this photo the top one is modern made in India by Windlass Steel Craft, middle by Boker of Germany, and bottom one is an original WW-II unmarked knife. The handle on the bottom one has been ...
The Smatchet: Fairbairn’s Other Fighting Knife - Defense Media …
Jul 21, 2013 · 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.
OSS Smatchet - Atlanta Cutlery Corporation
This WWII machete has a full tang, sharp high carbon steel blade with a blued finish and hardwood grips. Includes leather-covered sheath.
The Fairbairn Smatchet
The Fairbairn Smatchet. 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.
Smatchet Fighting Knives - Australian Military Knives
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.
The Smatchet was a beastly weapon for WWII commandos
The Smatchet was a big, heavy, and violent weapon designed for WWII commandos. While it only saw limited action it fulfilled its lethal objective.
Smatchet Fighting Knives made in the USA - Australian Military …
Smatchets made in the USA. Capt. William E. Fairbairn visited the USA during World War II and his influence resulted in the OSS adopting their own version of the smatchet. The OSS smatchets are also sterile and were made by Case.
Combat Smatchet 1.0 #333/1200 - Arizona Custom Knives
Jan 22, 2024 · This Combat Smatchet by Boker features a double edged bead blast finished blade, .174" blade stock and 2.795" blade depth, full tang construction. The handle has black/white linen micarta scales. Comes with a black nylon sheath with a belt loop....
Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with …
This is a great example of a scarce WWII Issue OSS Smatchet, or Heavy fighting knife. These measure 16.5 inches (42 cm) in overall length, with a heavy 11 inch blade. It was designed by William E. Fairbairn during World War II, who also helped …