{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-style-korean-war-airborne-schrade-walden-ny-m2-pocket-knife-with-bail","title":"Original U.S. WWII style Korean War Airborne Schrade Walden NY M2 Pocket Knife with Bale","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of an early Korean War issue M2 Paratrooper pocket knife, with correct black plastic \"jigged bone\" handles. These are almost identical to the WWII issue, with the main differences being markings and the more durable plastic grips. These are very difficult to find, especially in this condition, as most were taken home and used until they wore out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is marked on the base of the blade with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCHRADE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWALDEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in fully functional condition and comes complete with a bail (ring) on the end for a lanyard, indicating military issue. This would ensure it wasn't dropped when being used to cut through parachute rigging. Condition is very good, showing some staining on the blade, as well as light overall wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rare to find in this condition, perfect for any collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 3 1\/8”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Clip Point Knife\u003cbr\u003eOverall length closed: 4 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eOverall length open: 7 3\/8\"\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. Genuine examples, such as this, are exceedingly rare and hard to find. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor further research checkout this\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/259640-wwii-airborne-switchblades\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.usmilitariaforum.com\/forums\/index.php?\/topic\/259640-wwii-airborne-switchblades\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e forum post\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e about these knives and how to tell WWII knives from post war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39663815000133,"sku":"ONSV21NSH39","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21NSH39__11.jpg?v=1639063647","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-style-korean-war-airborne-schrade-walden-ny-m2-pocket-knife-with-bail","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}