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2144 - M2 Parachutist Knife. Metal fittings. Synthetic scales imitating bone. The automatic opening button is functional, as is the safety button. Beautiful, well-worn but complete blade. Manufactured by Presto Geo Schrad Knife Co., Inc. Note some wear and patina on the item. Condition II. This pocket knife with a locking blade was carried in a pocket located on the upper chest of the M1942 jump jacket. This location allowed the paratrooper to grab it quickly in an emergency. It was used to cut parachute lines, the harness, or equipment straps when a paratrooper became entangled in a tree after landing. The M2 Pocket Knife was officially adopted by U.S. airborne troops on November 8, 1940. M2 Paratrooper Knife. Metal fittings. Synthetic grip scales imitating bone. The automatic opening button is functional, as is the safety button. Attractive blade showing wear but remaining complete. Manufactured by Presto, Geo. Schrade Knife Co. Inc. Some wear and patina on the item. Condition II. This switchblade pocket knife was carried in a specially designed pocket on the upper chest of the M1942 jump jacket. This location allowed the paratrooper to reach it quickly in an emergency. It could be used to cut parachute suspension lines, the harness, or equipment straps if a paratrooper became entangled and remained suspended in a tree after landing. The M2 Pocket Knife was officially adopted by U.S. airborne troops on November 8, 1940.
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M2 Parachutist Knife. Metal fittings. Synthetic scales imitating bone. The automatic opening button is functional, as is the safety button. Beautiful, well-worn but complete blade. Manufactured by Presto Geo Schrad Knife Co., Inc. Note some wear and patina on the item. Condition II. This pocket knife with a locking blade was carried in a pocket located on the upper chest of the M1942 jump jacket. This location allowed the paratrooper to grab it quickly in an emergency. It was used to cut parachute lines, the harness, or equipment straps when a paratrooper became entangled in a tree after landing. The M2 Pocket Knife was officially adopted by U.S. airborne troops on November 8, 1940. M2 Paratrooper Knife. Metal fittings. Synthetic grip scales imitating bone. The automatic opening button is functional, as is the safety button. Attractive blade showing wear but remaining complete. Manufactured by Presto, Geo. Schrade Knife Co. Inc. Some wear and patina on the item. Condition II. This switchblade pocket knife was carried in a specially designed pocket on the upper chest of the M1942 jump jacket. This location allowed the paratrooper to reach it quickly in an emergency. It could be used to cut parachute suspension lines, the harness, or equipment straps if a paratrooper became entangled and remained suspended in a tree after landing. The M2 Pocket Knife was officially adopted by U.S. airborne troops on November 8, 1940.
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