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M2 Paratrooper Knife. Reproduction of the M2 Paratrooper Knife. The original M2's are switchblade type pocket knives, designed to allow airborne troopers to cut themselves free if they became entangled in the suspension lines of their parachute during landing.
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The M2 Paratrooper knife was developed in late 1940 for parachute jumpers after 50 knives were ordered from Schrade Cutlery Co. for testing. It was adopted in December 1940 as Knife, Pocket, M2. The knife was opened by pressing a button on the handle, causing a spring to fly the blade open.
Reproduction of the U.S. M2 Paratrooper Knife. The original M2's are switchblade type pocket knives, designed to allow airborne troopers to cut themselves free if they became entangled in the suspension lines of their parachute during landing.
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Worn in the breast pocket of the Paratrooper M2 Jump Jacket, these knives were intended for paratroopers to cut their parachute cords and anything else if they got entangled during a jump. All of the versions are quite rare and hard to find, partly because they continued to be used af.
Mar 31, 2011 · Very good and rare original Schrade "PRESTO" M2 Parachute knife. Works. This is the metal painted handle version. I assume it is original paint with slight loss from handling. Not an abused knife. Would rate this a 7.5-8 out of 10. I personally believe this version was the most commonly USED version during the war. A must for any US Airborne ...
Feb 11, 2022 · I just acquired what I believe to be a US WW2 M2 Geo Schrade Paratrooper's knife; my question is why do some have the lanyard ring and some don't ;is this because some were for the commercial market and others were for a specific government contract?
M-724 makes a fine everyday carry (EDC) or safety knife aboard the ship, with non-corrosive materials and super fast, one-handed operation. It can be packed into the life raft, first aid kit, etc... or worn on the belt or harness. Nicely packaged for gift-giving or presentation.
