Broken Paratrooper’s Gravity Knife Restoration

Restoration of a broken paratrooper’s gravity knife. In this video I showed the restoration of a military paratrooper's knife. I bought this knife in an antique shop and decided to restore it. I have never restored a gravity knife before. This gravity knife is very interesting and unique. The gravity knife was broken. I polished the blade, cleaned the spring from rust and restored the bolster of the knife. I hope you enjoyed my restoration video.
#restoration #rusty #knife #rextorer

[@Humungus16000]

This is the LL80 Knife, pre Ban Version for the Civilian Market, not the Original Kappmesser from the Fallschirmjäger, the Original is 3 cm longer without the Bottleopener. Greets from Germany Paratrooper Veteran

[@fungoulagutza]

@@Humungus16000 thanks for the info Germany. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@merlinpix]

I have an Original Kappmesser my father brought home from WWII it has wooden sides and the headpiece is chromed. the pivot point for the switch is broken though I have the switch. I have no idea how to repair it.

[@guillermoh.zazzali6091]

@@merlinpix Hello, if it has wooden grips, is it model number 1 (could not be disassembled) or number 2, where the wooden grips could be disassembled. Of course, it can be repaired. If it is from WWII, it is an excellent collector's knife. If you tell me how to contact you, I can send you photos of the models I mention. Best regards.

[@kennethhummel4409]

Cool! That means they one in my knife collection is a real paratrooper knife. No bottle opener and a longer blade than this one. It’s marked Bw on the scales and solingen 75 on the blade.

[@Humungus16000]

@ The Original have the Marking BUND

[@jeetjeetly]

Always love in these no commentary videos when they give the part a tap as though it's obvious what's wrong with it. It's like "yep, that's the thing right there"

[@zencreature]

The polished results of the blade just blew me away. Great job, as usual. 10 on the restoration.

[@robertritter9018]

I have one of these. It was my dad's. I've thought about taking it apart to clean it so I definitely appreciate this video

[@fredrichardson9761]

10/10 - I'm guessing a paratrooper in particular might need to draw a knife quickly to sever cords and a sheathed knife might be riskier "in transit". Very nice restoration!

[@rtyrsson]

Gorgeous knife, and a fine restoration. I had a similar knife long ago when I lived in West Germany, years before reunification. It had the Budeswehr green color with NATO markings. I rather liked it. It had a good blade that kept a good edge but wasn't so ostentatious. This restoration has a similar design of the handle material even, but not the awl built in. I'd love to have this knife, or similar once again.

[@stellarcrisp6284]

Easy 10/10. Thank you for not talking and just allowing us to listen to the sounds of your work. ❤

[@19Bmiller]

Funny to should mention sounds. When I heard the stuff soaked in vinegar being neutralized I suddenly wanted some fried eggs.

[@senorboardhead]

I turn the sound off. I don’t care to hear the sound of scrubbing for 15 minutes.

[@stella1846]

10/10

[@williamdecatur4340]

10/10. This video, and me being a retired Paratrooper, got you a subscriber. Thank you Sir, GREAT WORK!! That thing is gorgeous.

[@srice8959]

Hey I was wondering if this Knife was a Riggers knife or a Paratroopers knife??? My Uncle/Godfather was a 101st Airborne, and he’d given me a Knife Exactly like this one. He had told me that he traded one of the Parachute Riggers for it

[@JohnDumas-w5z]

That was a demonstration of remarkable skill and patience. Definitely a "10"

[@slicknick332]

After years of knife collecting, I have only snagged three gravity knives. They are hard to find, and have only recently been unbanned for carry in my state. I have a 1980’s Bund paratrooper gravity knife that is similar to the one you restored. Sometimes these types of knives pop up in military surplus shops, or at flea markets. They are usually promptly de-listed by eBay however.

[@wkb373]

Purchased a new one about 15 years ago from Keep Shooting.

[@jesseshelby4383]

I found one of these knifes in an old house I cleaned out and always wondered what it was. So cool to finally get some details. After seeing this one mine is in real good condition.

[@Grammar_Police08]

They're illegal in some areas, especially in the US so just be weary of that it would be a shame to get in trouble for such a mundane thing.

[@mattchell9521]

It's not just the expertise, the attention to detail and the patience... the editing is great, the presentation is perfect. Ten out of ten.

[@carstenschaffer4791]

Genau so eines hatte mein Dad früher. Pure Nostalgie

[@kaymcgraw9362]

Excellent job of restoring this knife. You saved history.

[@jasonminks8527]

Very interesting to read about the history of this knife. I have one that I bought new only a few years ago and it hasn't changed a bit. Until now, I thought it was a recent invention.

[@BRAN911]

The gravity knife was the STANDARD knife for EVERY German Bundeswehr soldier at least pre 1990. Bundeswehr veteran

[@32mudbug]

This is the first of your videos I have stumbled across and I am now a subscriber. What I can't figure out is how you raked up almost 12,000 views in 4 hours. You must have an extremely loyal fan base.

[@stevenmix711]

As a paratrooper who served with the 82nd, I hella want one of these now. This is awesome.

[@easygroove]

nobody used this - much too bulky and heavy

[@stevenmix711]

@@easygrooveUm. It’s a ww2 German paratrooper knife. How do you know no one used it, you goof?

[@easygroove]

@@stevenmix711 LOOOL Dumb Noob Smart Ass - I wasnt aware that the Germans used Olive Plastic for the Handles in WW2 🤣😂🤣😂🤣- they used wood for the Handles back then. The Top Part was silverish not black Metall This one looks like a "Current Day" German Paratrooper Knife- at least the Handles an the top part do. Besides that , i served and i had one. Again nearly no one carried it, cause it was to bulky and too heavy. BTW. its forbidden to OWN(!) for a civillian in Germany - maybe if one has it disassembled in his cupboard ...

[@easygroove]

@@stevenmix711 LOOL, Censored my answer away ? AGAIN, - you are the goof here. THIS ist clearly a "Nowadays" Knife. Olive Plasitc Handle and Black Metall Top - in WW2 they used Wooden Handles and Silverish Metall Top. And, i served, i had one ... -> Again: nearly nobody carried it cause it was too bulky and too heavy

[@stevenmix711]

@@easygrooveand dude I served with the 82nd. There’s no army issued paratrooper knife. I don’t know what the fuck you’re yammering on about. The last time we had army issued knives was the fucking m3 in ww2. The closest shit we’ve ever had was like bayonets.

[@mannywilliams6409]

Nice restoration 10. Seeing this got me to dig out the one in my collection. Mine was made prior to unification and based on the stamping on the scale it was made in 83 and the blade is marked made in West Germany. Your example seems to be missing the bale. Have not thought about this knife in years.

[@gunmonkey2181]

Perfect 10. Great job on a Nostalgic Piece.

[@davidinsvaz7883]

Excellent...10/10...I lost mine at Graffenwoer is '82...heavy, limited use, but a real conversation starter...

[@madsighntist14]

@9:27, I once found a tool box of 1/4" Hex Bits, that had been left in our Oregon RAIN. The Bits were of course Rusted. I bought Plain Kitchen White Vinegar, loaded up a pint jar with the Bits, poured in the Vinegar, and let it set. A few days later, I saw the rust particles within the "solution", and drained out that fluid. The 1/4 inch Hex Bits I let dry on some paper towels to soak away the liquid. A little (very little) light sanding (600 grit paper), and they are Great! I do have liquid Gun Blueing, and pan on completeing that project, when I have more BLUING to do, as it is a *PROCESS*, and I prefer to do it All at ONCE! philip, from the Great Pacific, NorthWET, Oregon Division, USA

[@az80311]

BIG 10! Excelent restoration. I would love to have this knife in my collection.

[@robbiewatson8942]

This restoration is definitely a 10. I inherited one of these with the wooden handle on it. It needs to have the spring replaced that releases the blade.

[@KRColson]

Definitely a 10/10 in my opinion. Thank you for posting.

[@SuryakantThakur-g7f]

*21 POINTS OUT OF 10 BRO* *10 POINT FOR YOUR HARDWORK & 11 POINTS FOR YOUR PATIENT.* *RESPECT FROM INDIA.*

[@ralphgraler4223]

In late 70th I got a knife like this in my german navy serve time... german marine infatery... and I was happy to give it back at end of time!!! Restoration is good... not more!!! 5 of 10

[@x75hurricane]

10. Repairing the bolster was a work of art!

[@billfussman8859]

I have a reproduction of the original paratrooper model but the blade when deployed is a bit to loose for my liking, elsewise, its spot on .

[@johnstruewing1164]

@@billfussman8859 I believe that the loose blade is by design

[@V8SKULLS]

I give this an Absolute *10*, Beautifully Done, came out Awesome

[@MegaPaul57]

9.9 always room for improvement fantastic job

[@juniorleit478]

Muy buen trabajo muchacho te felicito..gran restauración.

[@Pilotltd]

Boiling rusted steel parts in water is a better method than using vinegar. Vinegar removes metal, water converts red rust to black oxide but doesn't remove any metal. Any loose stuff left can be simply brushed off with a non abrasive brush. .

[@leandroiglesias7962]

Espero puedas entenderme 😊 fue una hermosa restauracion, algunos hubieran echo piezas nuevas con resina, acero, etc. Pero vos dejaste las piezas originales dandoles una segunda chance y aunque conservaron algunas marcas, arañando, golpes, hiciste q vuelvan a tener ese brillo que hace parecer que tiene un uso diario y que nunca estuvo abandonada. Fue un trabajo hermoso que conserva su historia, paso de vida y tiempo aun retratado en la pieza. Saludos desde argentina y abrazos

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

Nicely done 👍🏻 I live in Texas so yup! They're legal to own ,even double edge automatic knives. Daggers, swords, guns, suppressors even flame throwers and military Tanks ,but I think you have to have a permit for a tank 😂😂

[@davecane7965]

Awesome restoration as always, never let's me down 10/10. Lookin forward to the next one 👍

[@carlbruschnigjr1757]

Nice restoration. FYI, If you want to upgrade your screwdrivers, look into getting a gunsmiths set. Using the flat screwdriver that fits the slot perfectly will prevent damaging the screws.

[@gerardmarc5494]

Nice job 10/10

[@iandaly8786]

Good job, well done. When you are undoing slotted screws you should use a screwdriver that fits the full length of the Screw's Slot. Otherwise you can damage the slot of a tight screw, which is hard to repair.

[@nineoclockhero]

Over here in the UK I think admitting to watching the video may be a crime, or soon will be.

[@lablackzed]

Yep not far wrong there soon it will be a crime to fart they will get you for adding to climate change.💩😱

[@mistersmith3986]

Coming from a knife and gun guy in The U.S., who is allowed to legally carry both, I really do feel for you.

[@johnthomas-vy3th]

Your aware ppl In the UK have been sent to prison for wearing the union jack as a cape? Ridiculous

[@nickgov66]

You're aware that that is nonsense, and you are illiterate? Your spelling is atrocious. ​@johnthomas-vy3th

[@pnut2552]

​@@johnthomas-vy3th what?? Seriously? 👀🙄

[@crandallwoodworking2988]

Looks almost brand new. Would love to have that! I'm an old U.S. paratrooper. That would look great on my wall.

[@georgearber2452]

Excellent restoration but, please use correct width of screw driver ( turn screw ) to prevent raising burrs on screw slot.

[@RxDrSleep]

It’s crazy I always notice that too. These people are more skilled than I’ll ever be but it always bothers me when people use the wrong size heads

[@JasonBrossa]

Thought the same as well

[@lrbrad4d]

We all must be in the same boat to notice such a thing. 🤣👍🏻🍻

[@Ken-x8y7g]

They already made it loose before they used the smaller bit. He sprayed it down penetration spray. Do you think a person with this much skill is going to use the wrong bit? I have to say is the repairs are what I wish I could do

[@Pillojilloff]

​@@Ken-x8y7g why would he losen it with a corect bit than switch to the wrong one?

[@oynlengeymer2434]

my friend had one of these in the early 90's as a kid, back when military surplus stores sole cool things still.

[@GregR-g7j]

10 out of 10! Great job!

[@josegustavopena3844]

Amazing job! 10/10. you bring it back to his former glory!

[@johnneilokowitz2682]

Marines had gravity knives in the pacific during WW 2 we as kids used to play with them

[@ReXtorer]

Interesting, I didn't know that.

[@dwrdwlsn5]

There was a US Marine Paratrooper unit in WWII, not sure when/if it saw service offhand. I'll check. (Edit) Paramarines never saw combat as paratroopers and were disbanded in February of 1944. They likely had such as part of their kit.

[@bigcws4522]

True craftsmanship dude you nailed it I would love to send anything to you one day old to have redone! That was an amazing piece.

[@ivandraper3338]

Now that's how you restore a knife definitely 10/10 I love your work

[@sholoush]

You are like a reviving angel, my friend.

[@DonaldAlford-l1v]

Definitely a 10

[@georgebrown8312]

Beautiful restoration job you did on that gravity knife. It looks much better than before. Excellent work. I rate it a 10.

[@johnvaluk1401]

Yes. I have one of these later ones also a ww2 non take down

[@howardosborne8647]

Very interesting knife....I'll give you a 9.5 for the standard of the restoration work. I have done quite a lot of various restoration jobs myself over many decades now so I know when i'm looking at a high quality resto job 👌

[@senorboardhead]

Have had several. It is a rigging/jumping knife used for rigging parachutes and , if needed, for cutting lines after jumping. Great knives - very well made. The “fid” is for untying tight knots.

[@tonyday7233]

Lovely knife, very nice restoration. 10/10.

[@clivebrampton6057]

Please buy a new wire brush 😂 love the restoration ❤

[@ReXtorer]

)))

[@brianmclean7445]

That was very relaxing watching you work and the skill you have, great job!

[@chrisjames3087]

I noticed that when you sharpen, you move the stone away from the blade instead of grinding toward the blade. I'm curious that I've been doing it wrong all these years?

[@PumpYourVaping24]

Nope, you did it right ;)

[@fatihbey7029]

The correct way to sharpen a knife in the video is to sharpen it for years. I have been sharpening the knife incorrectly. It really makes a difference with the sharpening method in the video.

[@brandskovian5750]

Move the stone into the blade. If you use a bench stone, it should go like you’re trying to slice off a thin layer of the stone.

[@55ATA3]

10/10 you did a great job. Thank you for taking the time to video your work.

[@Zielonix666]

I dont get it. What's that excessive sanding and mirrorpolish for? It erases all history and makes it unoriginal!

[@chrischilton8455]

11/10. Beautiful work, fantastic finish.

[@richardturk7162]

Banning a knife is just plain stupid.

[@cerd6292]

That attitude is why we banned these… what could go wrong with this type of knife right in the hands of people like you?

[@jimjasper9851]

Have you ever been stabbed? I have, and it’s not nice. I am a farmer and carry a knife at all times to do farmer things. Some knives are made to kill, others to help you do your job. A decision has to be made by someone to determine which knives are ok, or not. Unfortunate but necessary. I could have died but things worked out, the knife used was of a similar type to this one. As an engineer I can appreciate its detail and quality. But it’s not for civilians it’s for defence force personnel (I did 12years in the Australian Army and know how to use this knife) any way rant over cheers mate.🇦🇺🦘👍🏼

[@ZachMccartney]

Yes but also think of switch blades there in your pocket and the switch gets hit then you got a knife in your leg

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

​@@ZachMccartney that's not accurate.

[@exrotling]

come to england

[@madcapmagician6018]

8/10 a few things id have done different but its it functioning and in wayyy better condition now, good work 😁👍

[@alexplotnikov2658]

Нужно было ещё пружину поставить, чтобы он автоматически выкидывался.

[@ronbuckner8179]

I guess I’d give you 9/10. I don’t know how you fix parkerizing the body, but that would be my only slam. Beautiful job

[@edgaraquino2324]

Nice! A 10!😊

[@jsprechs7847]

This is the first time on KZbin I have ever seen a restoration video where someone use spray paint correctly.

[@JimHammond-b1p]

Great work. You have a rare talent. I very much enjoy your videos. Thank you

[@hernan19712009]

Obviamente, 10. Es una hermosa navaja. E hiciste un trabajo EXCELENTE. Gracias por compartir el video.

[@NestingSpider]

When I was 15, I got tossed from the house for being a delinquent...family of my female best friend let me stay with them...they were crazy cool parents, both military vets from the Korean War...him a soldier, she a nurse... HEAVY drinkers, like, every night...but that's another story. Either way, her Dad had this exact knife...in PRISTENE condition. He'd let me play with it while I lived there, but wasn't about to give it to me, so I never saw it again after moving out. BUT THAT KNIFE WAS AWESOME! Glad to see another here coming back to life.

[@billlayman2291]

Very impressive

[@annettemalaski1967]

10 for functionality! 9.5 for looks!

[@radaisakov4408]

Hvala vam na ovom videu! To je nemacki padobranski noz sa silom za dresenje cvotova i rostfraj secimom. Ja imam takav noz ali mu je opruga polomnjena, a sada sam video kako opruga izgleda.

[@gregmurray4169]

10, nice work fixing that poor abused blade.

[@garrettruggiero7071]

my dad has one of these, he was stationed in Germany for a time back in the 80s during his stint in the National Guard. traded one of his field uniforms for it.

[@circuscase]

I will rate the restoration at 20,000....nicely done !!!!

[@ReXtorer]

Thank you! 😊

[@H3RM1T_CR4B]

10/10 It's such a beautiful restoration. I love this channel. 😊

[@ITALJUTE]

You did a darned fine job there, my friend. Especially that blade. I reckon you deserve a good 8.99 out of 10 for that sterling effort.

[@maikstein269]

Your restorations are all 10 of 10! You have very nice pieces of hystory! Can you make a video of all your pieces you have to restore? 👍👍👍

[@Deadline_D]

Love these videos… meditation for eyeballs 👌🏻

[@michaelmarkey2865]

Wow what a fantastic restoration work. You have amazing skills. End result was fantastic. Great video. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@paullambert4445]

Really great job on an unusual knife. Never seen anything like it before. Military? A 10. Thanks 🎸🔪

[@ReXtorer]

Thank you! Yes, military. Paratrooper knife

[@jeremypearson6852]

I’d say a nine out of ten, but I still wonder about stripping the history out of it. You do incredibly detailed work.

[@mikaelhirviniemi4387]

10/10 !!! Great job! I love it!!!!

[@lobitohusky2448]

8 out of 10, you did a magnificent job

[@ericzeiss6530]

10/10 for the restoration. Amazing

[@BarryKobayashi-sx4hy]

Another masterful job of restoration Maestro!!

[@Alvawelding20]

great video thanks for sharing

[@tgrossner]

I had one of these, pretty much identical. Loved it.

[@robertmanley7556]

Where I am it wouldn't be illegal if you were carrying it but if it was concealed and thr blade was 5 inches or over then it it would be . Great restoration all your hard work pays off in the end it looks amazing and it works properly now very nice work a 10 for me for sure !! 👍👍

[@mutasimaldory]

Where are you please, out of curiosity..?

[@robertmanley7556]

@mutasimaldory In the U.S.

[@Robin6512]

I have one like that. Just a later version. Grips pivot on the bottom and the blade does not have the indent for securing the knives. There now is a friction stop. Very illegal in my country to carry but not to have.

[@michaelmccormick8013]

Solid 9/10. For myself, that is perfect. Great work.

[@LNCastanon]

Bonita! Graet work amigo, es un diez facil.

[@krissteele2661]

O M G FREAKING COOL IAM GOING TO LOOK FOR ONE ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eddiehaskell1619]

9.8 restoration. Just brilliant.

[@straytarnish9443]

❤excellent! 10

[@aisabygrave5901]

Definite 10/10 from me.

[@sajidmahmood3668]

10 out of 10 best restoration thanks

[@terryknights1]

A realy good restoration and no uninteresting commentary to have to listen to, top man and I would think its a better product than when first made. One thing that crossed my mind, why are they banned in some countries it is no more dangerous than any other type of knife and its not silent in operation or easy to conceal ..

[@the-salamander4truth]

10/10! Great job!

[@GaryBernard-n9u]

10/10 Nice work. Enjoyed the video, thank you.