Swiss Army M57 Combat Knife - Military Issue 14.63 Inch Overall With 9.5 Inch Double Edge Blade
The Swiss M57 Combat Knife is a vintage, military-issue blade designed for rugged field performance and serious collectors. This used piece, dating to circa 1957, offers a long, double-edge stainless blade, solid construction, and a classic vinyl scabbard for safe transport.
- Overall length: 14.63" (37.16 cm)
- Blade length: 9.5" (24.13 cm) double-edge stainless blade
- Blade material: stainless steel
- Blade type: double-edge for versatile use
- Handle: ribbed, molded grip for secure handling
- Tang and mechanism: metal tang with spring release for quick deployment
- Guard: 2.88" wide hand guard to protect the hand
- Scabbard: vinyl scabbard for durable storage and carry
- Condition: Used
- Origin: Swiss Army military issue
- Manufacture date: circa 1957
- Packaging: Bagged
This M57 combines historical value with practical utility. The long, stainless, double-edge blade is suited for heavy cutting and piercing tasks, while the ribbed handle and wide guard provide confidence in challenging conditions. The spring-release tang supports rapid access, which can be important in field scenarios or during demonstrations for collectors. For display or study, its vintage Swiss design offers a tangible link to mid‑20th‑century military gear. If you’re a collector, reenactor, or outdoor enthusiast, this knife adds a genuine, time-stamped piece to your kit—bearing in mind its used condition and age. Proper care and dry storage will help preserve the blade’s integrity and patina over time.