{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-era-usaf-mc-1-airborne-paratrooper-pilot-survival-knife-with-cord-cutter-by-camillus-3","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War Era USAF MC-1 Airborne Paratrooper \/ Pilot Survival Knife with Cord Cutter by Camillus","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of a Vietnam War Issue USAF MC-1 Paratrooper and Pilot survival knife, with correct orange plastic \"jigged bone\" handles. These differ from the WWII and Korean war issue knives in that they have a second blade, specifically designed to cut cords. This would be used to help free the owner from tangled parachute rigging, or even their harness if they were a helicopter pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USAF MC-1 Knife was originally adopted in 1958, and is officially designated as the \"MC-1 SURVIVAL KNIFE\". It originally was designed with black plastic handles, however these were replaced with orange to make the knife easier to see in low light conditions. They were manufactured by three different companies: Schrade \/ Walden, \u003cstrong\u003eCamillus\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Logan \/ Smyth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis used example is in fully functional condition and still has the bale ring intact. This would have a cord wrapped around it to ensure it wasn't dropped when being used to cut through parachute rigging. Condition is very good and shows signs of use but and some oxidation on the cord cutter. The blades still retain their original shape, though both have been sharpened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is marked on the base of the blade with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAMILLUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW YORK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives were usually carried in the breast pocket, for easy access when needed. This example is fully functional with a functional lock. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 3”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Clip Point Knife\u003cbr\u003eKnife Length Open: 7 3\/8”\u003cbr\u003eKnife Length Closed: 4 3\/8”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: This knife is definitely considered a \"Switchblade\", so check local laws before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44884285390917,"sku":"ONSV26GTGS047","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26GTGS047__01.jpg?v=1776388347","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-era-usaf-mc-1-airborne-paratrooper-pilot-survival-knife-with-cord-cutter-by-camillus-3","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}