{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-airborne-schrade-m2-no-3-knife-with-jigged-bone-handle","title":"Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade M2 No.3 Knife with \"Jigged Bone\" Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. These M2 Paratrooper pockets knives with the early war issue \"jigged bone\" handles (scales or grip) are relatively hard to find, as they were quickly replaced with the metal scaled version. This very nice example, offered in very good fully functional condition, is marked on the base of the blade ricasso as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCHRADE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUT. CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWALDEN N.Y.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. PATS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEC. 21, 09.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEPT. 13, 10.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUNE 6, 16.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese blade markings definitely identify it as a WWII version, and it bears the correct plastic \"jigged bone\" handle. This is the larger No.3 model, which has an original overall length of 8 3\/4\", compared to the 7 1\/8\" inch of the No., No.2 and later No.4 and No.5.. This example measures 8 1\/4\", with the blade shortened from the original 4 inches down to 3 1\/2. It still functions properly, and has the correct shape. The blade opens properly, and still locks into place. The jigged bone handle is in great shape, with only light wear. The blade has some peppered oxidation and some very minor edge nicks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 3 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Clip Point Knife\u003cbr\u003eOverall length closed: 4 7\/8”\u003cbr\u003eOverall length open: 8 5\/8”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn 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 about these knives and how to tell WW2 knives from post war (this example is 100% WWII) visit the forum at this link:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/259640-wwii-airborne-switchblades\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWWII Airborne Switchblades\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: This knife is definitely considered a \"Switchblade\", so check local laws before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45381257134149,"sku":"ONJR26JYAS053","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26JYAS053__01.jpg?v=1784561159","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-airborne-schrade-m2-no-3-knife-with-jigged-bone-handle","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}