{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-airborne-schrade-presto-m2-knife-with-plastic-handle","title":"Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade \"Presto\" M2 Knife with Plastic Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is fully functional, and is marked on the bottom of the blade ricasso as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRESTO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAT. JAN. 30-40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADE IN U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe other side is marked:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEO. SCHRADE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKNIFE CO. INC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB'PT, CT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example, ready for display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 3”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Clip Point Knife\u003cbr\u003eOverall length closed: 4”\u003cbr\u003eOverall length open: 7\"\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":43963601518661,"sku":"ONAC25157","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25157__02.jpg?v=1762794416","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-airborne-schrade-presto-m2-knife-with-plastic-handle","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}