British OSS Smatchet

WWII Smatchet Reproduction

The smatchet is a short, heavy fighting knife from the Second World War, built around a wide leaf-shaped blade that can chop as well as thrust. This Windlass Steelcrafts version follows that pattern closely: a dark broad blade, a flat steel guard, riveted wood grips and a polished pommel. It suits collectors of WWII edged weapons, reenactors putting together period kit, and anyone who wants a solid example of this unusual blade shape.

Features

• Leaf-Shaped Blade — The blade widens toward the point and then tapers, putting weight forward for chopping strokes while keeping a usable tip.
• Dark Blade Finish — A dark, low-shine finish covers the blade and matches the look of wartime fighting knives.
• Flat Disc Guard — A flat oval steel guard sits between blade and grip to keep the hand from sliding forward onto the edge.
• Full Tang Construction — Full tang means the blade steel runs the whole length of the handle, visible between the wood scales, so the grip is not just glued onto a short stub.
• Riveted Wood Scales — Two wooden grip panels, called scales, are pinned through the tang with two metal rivets.
• Polished Metal Pommel — A bright metal cap closes off the end of the handle and adds weight at the rear.
• Lanyard Hole — A hole through the pommel takes a cord or wrist strap so the knife can be secured to the hand or kit.
• Black Leather Sheath — The included sheath has a belt loop on the back and a strap with a snap that holds the handle in place.

Handle and Sheath

The grip is a simple, squared-off design of wood scales over a full steel tang, finished with the metal pommel and its lanyard hole. The flat guard is a plain plate, true to the utilitarian look of wartime manufacture. The black leather sheath is shaped to the wide blade, with riveted fittings, a belt loop for carry on the hip, and a snap strap that keeps the knife from working loose.