{"product_id":"u-s-nasa-50th-anniversary-commemorative-replica-case-astronaut-knife-m-1","title":"U.S. NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Replica Case Astronaut Knife M-1","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplica Item. Only One Available. Originally released for the 50th Anniversary of man's first steps on the Moon, this Case-manufactured knife is a replica of the now-famous Astronaut knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen other military knives did not meet NASA's criteria for a knife to be a part of the Apollo space missions, Case was commissioned to create a knife to their exact specifications. The original Case® Astronaut Knife M-1 was designed to be lightweight with a sharp cutting edge and sawteeth on the spine of the blade. The knife must be capable of prying items from the terrain. The handle was made of an ultra-lightweight synthetic which was found to withstand a hard impact without shattering. It also gave off no fumes, a feature that was critical to maintaining the purity of the air quality within the spacecraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife's most practical applications can be derived from its stowed location inside the ship's Command Module, where it resided with other essential gear as part of a survival pack. The items inside were to be used in the event the capsule splashed down off-course after re-entering Earth. In all, the Case® Astronaut Knife M-1 traveled to the Moon and back nine times from 1968-1972 as part of NASA's Apollo program. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great replica of the knife released for the 50th anniversary. It comes in its original box measuring 6½ x 1½ x 18½”. The blade is in great shape and retains its sawback. The serial number is 2185.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 11 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged Machete with Sawback\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 17“\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42521924829253,"sku":"ONJR25MAQ005","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25MAQ005__01.jpg?v=1742249322","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/u-s-nasa-50th-anniversary-commemorative-replica-case-astronaut-knife-m-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}