Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade "Presto" M2 Knife with Plastic Handle Original Items
Item: ONAC25157

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade "Presto" M2 Knife with Plastic Handle

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This switchblade knife is sold strictly as a collectible, historical, or display item only. It is offered in compliance with applicable laws governing the sale of vintage or antique knives. By purchasing, the buyer acknowledges and affirms that they are at least 18 years of age and that ownership, possession, and importation of a switchblade knife is legal in their state and locality. The buyer assumes full responsibility for compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The seller assumes no liability for any misuse, illegal possession, transport, or use of this switchblade knife. This item is not sold, intended, or warranted for use as a weapon.

  • Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a rare Mid-War issue M2 Paratrooper pocket knife with plastic imitation "jigged bone" grip scales. These are very difficult to find in any condition, as they were quickly replaced with the metal scaled version. Finding one in this incredible condition, still with a length of stitched parachute cord to fasten it, is almost unheard of these days.


    The knife is fully functional, and is marked on the bottom of the blade ricasso as follows:


    PRESTO
    PAT. JAN. 30-40
    MADE IN U.S.A.


    The other side is marked:


    GEO. SCHRADE
    KNIFE CO. INC
    B'PT, CT.


    These blade markings definitely identify it as a WWII version, and it bears the desirable black plastic "jigged bone" handles. This example measures 7" when open, with the blade measuring 3". Closed it measures 4 inches long.


    A great example, ready for display!


    Dimensions:
    Blade length: 3”
    Blade Style: Clip Point Knife
    Overall length closed: 4”
    Overall length open: 7"


    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 about these knives and how to tell WW2 knives from post war (this example is 100% WWII) visit the forum at this link:  WWII Airborne Switchblades 


    NOTE: This knife is definitely considered a "Switchblade", so check local laws before ordering.


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  • Stored and shipped from our PA location; not available in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Please check all local laws before ordering.

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