Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII-Style Korean War paratrooper pocket knife manufactured by Schrade Walden in New York sometime between 1950-1956. These are almost identical to the WWII issue, with the main differences being markings and the more durable plastic grips. This is a nice service worn example offered in fair condition.
The knife is marked on the base of the blade (ricasso) as follows:
SCHRADE
WALDEN
NY
It has a roughly 3” blade with an overall length of 7 ⅜”. The spring is still fully functional and is in great shape. This example shows signs of honest wear from use, and very light sharpening, as well as some past oxidation.
Comes ready for further research and display.
Dimensions:
Blade length: 3”
Blade Style: Clip Point Knife
Overall length closed: 4 3/16”
Overall length open: 7 ⅜"
Worn in the breast pocket of the Paratrooper M2 Jump Jacket these knives were intended for paratroopers to cut there parachute cords and anything else if they got entangled during a jump. Exceedingly rare and hard to find. For further research checkout this forum post about these knives and how to tell WWII knives from post war: WWII Airborne Switchblades (this example is 100% WWII).
NOTE: This knife is definitely considered a "Switchblade", so check local laws before ordering.
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