ANV® M500 Anthropoid 1942 Fixed Blade Knife – Limited Edition

The ANV M500 Anthropoid 1942 Fixed Blade Knife is a limited collector’s edition dedicated to Operation Anthropoid, one of the most important acts of Czechoslovak resistance during World War II. Each release in the Anthropoid series commemorates a specific moment connected to the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich and honors the courage of the Czechoslovak paratroopers involved in the operation.

2025 Edition: Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B

This limited edition commemorates the Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B, the official car used by Deputy Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich. The vehicle became the target of the attack carried out on May 27, 1942, in Prague-Libeň during Operation Anthropoid. After Jozef Gabčík’s submachine gun failed to fire, Jan Kubiš attacked with a specially modified grenade. The explosion severely damaged the car and inflicted fatal injuries on Heydrich. The damaged Mercedes-Benz later became one of the most recognizable symbols of the successful resistance action against the Nazi regime.

Design Inspired by Operation Anthropoid

The knife is based on the ANV M500 Anthropoid model, a modern interpretation of the legendary British Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. This historical reference reflects the training of Czechoslovak paratroopers in Great Britain, while the knife itself offers a contemporary full-tang construction for practical durability. The defining feature of the 2025 edition is the detailed engraving of the Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B on the blade, commemorating a decisive moment of the operation.

Robust Full-Tang Construction

The M500 Anthropoid 1942 features a solid full-tang design, a substantial guard, and an ergonomically shaped red G10 handle for a secure grip. The handle is finished with a glass breaker, adding a practical emergency-use feature to the knife’s construction.

Limited Collector’s Edition

Production is limited to only 100 pieces. Each knife is individually numbered, and the package includes a themed collector’s card describing the story behind this year’s edition.

Key Features

• Limited ANV Anthropoid 1942 edition
• Dedicated to Operation Anthropoid and the Czechoslovak resistance
• 2025 edition commemorating the Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B
• Detailed car engraving on the blade
• Modern interpretation of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife
• Robust full-tang construction
• Durable red G10 handle
• Substantial guard for a secure grip
• Glass breaker at the end of the handle
• Self-locking Kydex sheath with MOLLE compatibility
• Themed collector’s card included
• Limited to 100 numbered pieces