Top 3 are Presto and the bottom is Schrade Cut .Co.  This, In excellent condition, we have a US WW2 MILWAUKEE Saddlery made 1942 dated M-1916 Belt holster for the M1911 Service, Colt General Officer & Rare US Property Pistols. 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. Unfortunately, it may not be Legal in all areas of the country for whatever strange laws that might be, that I've never quite understood. No heavy rust. These m2 Paratrooper pockets knives with the early war issue "jigged bone" handles (scales or grip) and lanyard loop are among the hardest to find on the market today. No Pakistan marks on the blade, just STAINLESS. It's simply a Schrade made switchblade, as Steve said-but it is collectable as such in it's own right. Currahee-Hooah. Schrade on the other. Parachutist switch blade This is the next best thing, great copy. True, that was the year brothers George, William, and Louis Schrade set up shop in Walden, New York, but George had been a student of mechanical objects since the mid-1880s, when he spent 10 years in New York City producing the working models inventors were obliged to submit to the U.S. Patent Office with their creations. Also the knife did need a lot of working open & closing b4 it would open all the way on its own but I got it with WD40 and some 40 mins of open & closing. I believe because the knife has a bail it is WWII vintage. Just as described and will fill the pocket well. Really good and sharp knife. For your consideration is this vintage SCHRADE WALDEN M-2 WWII ERA AUTOMATIC OPENING POCKET KNIFE. Thank You!!!! NO RESERVE! Schrade Cutlery made many knives that were used by US forces in WWII, including automatics or switchblades. Definitely worth the money. (2010-12-03). In excellent condition we have a khaki 1911 double mag pouch dated 1918. WWII US ARMY M-2 SCHRADE WALDEN PARATROOPER KNIFE WWII US Army M-2 Paratrooper knife. HAving seen originals, this is close. Worth the price.some a little tighter than others but all good. Used by Paratroopers to cut shroud lines after landing in ⦠Very minimal. Tight blade and just like the original except without the switchblade capabilities. Designed to be carried in the knife pocket of the neck of the jump jacket. Collectors of WWII knives look for the Marine Raiders stiletto fighting knives, Mark 2 and Mark 3 fighting knives, automatic Paratrooper knives, bone handled engineers pocket knives and many more! WWII M2 Schrade Presto Paratrooper Jump Knife Developed in WWII for paratroopers as an easy open access for shroud cutting or combat and designed to be carried in the knife pocket of the neck of the jump jacket. Very quick delivery and WPG has a great rep and deservedly so. Sold my originals years ago and wanted a decent display piece, unable to find one until now...Great for use or display. It also has the blade lock button. Buy RARE WW2 U.S. M2 PARATROOPER SWITCH BLADE! Excellent Repro of this rare knife! Very nice knife! Just wish it functioned fully but, the Law is the Law. Base of blade is stamped SCHRADE WALDEN Cut. Although the high-carbon steel dulls quickly, it also takes an edge quickly. : GunBroker is the largest seller of Other Military Collectibles Collectibles & Militaria All: 892307572 FANTASTIC KNIFE LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE THE REAL DEAL QUICK DISPATCH TO THE UK. Thanks so muh. In conclusion I would say its more of a prop then a collector piece I am just putting in the pocket of my M42s for reenactments so this is fine for me. It looks like the one in our local museum. Great repro, removed country stamp on blade with fine steel wool, and both opening and locking buttons work well. The roots of the Schrade Cutlery Company precede its founding in 1904. The problem is that the blade has a lot of friction that you can only reduce by creating additional play in the blade. One of the rarest US military WWII knives; only 38,148 made. It is a reproduction so don''t expect it to be the same quality as the real M2, but it''s not bad. Received knife quickly. WPG is PERFECT! Just like the one I carried in Vietnam....almost, US M2 Parachutists Knife This is a reproduction to take camping,into the field and for reenacting. This was George Schrades second company after the Press Button Knife Co. Since it will be behind glass, it doesn't matter that the "switch blade" doesn't work. Black jig bone handle plastic scales in excellent condition. The delivery was really fast and that helps so much when buying for the holidays. Safety works. Will purchase again! If you love the feel and look of the old M2 Schrade switchblade knives but do not want to carry your $200+ real one out of the house, then this is the knife for you. It isn't horrible for a Pakistani replica knife. Minor adjustment to spring and functions great now. It is not a switchblade and only assists in opening, pushing the button open the blade about 1 inch, you do the rest and it locks in place just like the original. This switchblade was designed and manufactured by George Schrade for the Schrade Cutlery Company of Walden, NY 1904-1946 . I like it. When I saw the price change, I knew I had to get one. ENSINK & CO. replica m2 parachute knife The auto blade does have a sliding safety, which is important to prevent inadvertent opening. Most of the other inaccuracies are from technically "incorrect" materials - plastic scales, stainless parts, odd shaped button and slide lock. It isn't identical construction from originals in that the pivot doesn't extend through the bolsters but is inside with the bolsers being held by two through rivets at the corners. Co. Short model model (8 cm blade) without bail. The original issues were ordered from Schrade Cutlery Co. 1940 as Knife, Pocket, M2. (But you have to realize that I still have mine from the Korean War and the mechanism still works.) WWII era Paratrooper SCHRADE M2. (2013-01-05). Knife was OK, though. Black plastic (simulated picked bone) handles were issued late war '44-'45 by references I've seen. It's unfortunate the switch blade is weak. Original Item: Only One Available. Received knife is tight, well constructed and had a sharp edge as received. I polished off the Pakistan mark on the blade and pulled the spring, reshaped it(overall and at the base where it secures between the rivet and back strap). Not sure how strong the handle plastic is. The partial auto deployment even replicates the worn-out action of some originals :). One safety switch on one of the knives doesn't work!!! Will be great at reenactments and living history events. This will fit nicely in a shadow box that I am creating in my dad's memory (FSSF). Airborne! The only thing I do not like is in big letters "PAKISTAN" is written on the blade, which I am going to remove when I sharpen. H-300 Ultra rare Police eagle b marked 1944 P.38 Hardshell Holster, H-188… bml-Hans Romer 1944 Black Pebble Grain P38 Softshell Holster, H-308.. P38 Black Leather Softshell Holster, H-268 RARE GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE ISSUE P38 SHOULDER HOLSTER…G.J. 7/30/19 - This is a spring assisted switchblade made during the WW2 era. Functions well and seems to be well made. It is a most wonderful touch to my living history presentations. 3" blade. Passionate Caretakers of Our Historic Military Firearms and Americaâs Wartime Heritage. Credit card routed through United Arab Emirates, which caused a lot of consternation at the bank. Eliminated the "PAKISTAN" marking on the blade by rubbing for 30 seconds with Simichrome polish...Nev-R-Dull polishing wadding would also work very well to do this. The United States developed a series of switchblades to be issued to paratrooper forces during World War Two. The original development work on the MC-1 was accomplished jointly by the Engineering and Development Branch along with the Aircrew Effectiveness Branch of the Aero Medical Laboratory. Perfect to complete a field kit : we always need such a knife on the field ! Really sharp knife. The quality is very good, however, side by side, Schrade is the better quality. Perfect deal, quick shipment and my total satisfaction. It has been definitively established that only shoulder holsters as made by G.J. We have a very nice  very rare Police eagle B marked 1944 dated P.38 Black hardshell leather holster. The blade had a big black Made in Pakistan writhen on it but it was easy to rub off. SOLD US WW2 COLT 1903 PISTOL.....U.S. PROPERTY MARKED......VERY WELL DOCUMENTED WITH 1946 DATED AUGUSTA ARSENAL PAPERWORK....MINT!!! Schrade has made a version of these starting over 100yrs ago. I have an orange camillus knife, and within about 5 minutes of work I got the M2 to function just the same. One could complain about the shape of the scales but I think there are enough variations in examples to justify this. Nice reproduction to take into the field and for living history events. Am buying a couple more to see how they compare. Good repro. These blades were often carried by US Paratroopers as they were extremely useful utility knives that one could easily open with one hand (in case you were stuck in a tree after a jump). The "Pakistan" rubbed off with the application of a fingernail. in mint un-issued condition, we have a us late ww2 issued paratrooper m2 switchblade knife. Original issues were ordered from Schrade Cutlery Co. 1940 as Knife, Pocket, M2. Operates well, if a little loose. US M2 Parachutists Knife This is a good deal and, though of typical quality for an import item, is perfect for reenacting. Highly recommended. This very nice example in good condition is marked on the base of the blade as follows: G. SCHRADE B'PORT, CT. and: PRESTO PAT. The overall quality compared to a Schrade is a 6.5 out of 10. The large "Pakistan" printed on the blade was a real negative but between you and me, an emory cloth removes it in about three srokes and leaves the blade still bright and shiny! Very sharp. THE AIRBORNE TROOPS WERE ISSUED WITH THESE KNIVES IN ORDER TO CUT PARACHUTE ⦠To bad it is not made in "USA". The safety is stamped sheet metal, and looks a little cheap. My son is really going to love this and all the other items I bought him for Christmas. lock works, but takes concious effort to make sure its engaged. The quality is very good, however, side by side, Schrade is the better quality. THE WWII US PARATROOPER SWITCHBLADE . I am very happy with the knife. Blade Length: 3" Overall Length: 7.1/4" better then some repo's I have found. It has been talked about that the Hawkbill was experimental and designed for issue but was not accepted in favor of the clip point blade at the top in this group making it ⦠Used but in pretty good condition. Bright blade marked " Schrade Walden, N.Y , USA " on one side of the ricasso, black bakelite grips. (2009-12-01), After opening it will not remain locked. (2014-04-07), US M2 Parachutists Knife Does the spring function the way it should? Military spec later had Schrade add this, but BOTH were used. Imitation black bone grips. Not nearly the quality everyone talks about here. The Schrade Walden M2 were used during era Vietnam, possible Korean but NOT WWII, not exist Walden M2 during WWII only Schrade. This looks just like the original. These knives were made by U.S. companies such as KA-BAR , Camillus , ⦠Good for the price but... The grip of the knife was also marred. In excellent condition, we have a US WW2 TEX TAN made M-1916 Belt holster for the M1911 Service pistol. Great Knife, looks and feels like the real deal. Good repro. The printed "Pakistan" was removed with a few swipes with fine grit modeling sanding sheets. The only thing I didn''t like was the knife had a lot of light scratches which should not be on a brand new item. Earliest version without bail. Close but not really correct. Knife is great. (2012-02-28). Super fast shiping! The quality is good and the Pakistan mark easily rubs off so that you have that authentic look! All of the versions are quite rare and hard to find, partly because they continued to ⦠US M2 Parachutists Knife WWII M2 Paratrooper Switchblade. IN MINT UN-ISSUED CONDITION, WE HAVE A US LATE WW2 ISSUED PARATROOPER M2 SWITCHBLADE KNIFE. THIS WAS MADE BY SCHRADE, WALDEN NY , STILL ONE OF THE PREMIER AMERICAN POCKET KNIFE MAKERS TO THIS DAY. THIS IS A VERY HARD KNIFE TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION. THE AIRBORNE TROOPS WERE ISSUED WITH THESE KNIVES IN ORDER TO CUT PARACHUTE SHROUDS WITH JUST ONE HAND. THIS IS A GREAT PIECE OF AIRBORNE EQUIPAGE. Ian Circa 1940's US paratroopers switchblade folding knife made by SCHRADE CUT. The paratrooper knife is great! Good Repro For The Price Originals are expensive and I know of no other replicas out there. (2010-06-17). If I could get it to work like this but with better and proper materials, It will have served its purpose. Early WWII US paratroopers switchblade folding knife made by the GEO SCHRADE cutlery. It's amazing WPG can get this close in function for so little money. Very pleased with knife. Furthermore, an exact copy of the original. Very nice condition! Cookies are data that are downloaded or stored on your computer or any other device. Within a few minutes I had it working the same as my real M2. The Pakastin written on the blade can be just wiped away, sofar it works great, had no trouble puting an edge on, US M2 Parachutists Knife Rare type in excellent overall condition, considering the age. Pre98 Antiques Military Firearms Collecting Outlook for 2020. THIS WAS MADE BY SCHRADE, WALDEN NY, STILL ONE OF THE PREMIER AMERICAN POCKET KNIFE MAKERS TO THIS DAY. Was very pleased with the knife. Its tight, feels solid, not cheesey at all. The larger two brass rivets(not on originals) came out with my fingernail but the plastic scales stay in place anyway. I purchased this as a pattern to compare to originals and remake from scratch. (2014-03-17). Will fill the pocket in the M42 well. This replica of the famous M2 knife is very good. CO. in Walden, USA. Sub-Total : mainspring retains a little kick, opening the blade about a quarter of the way upon activating the button, leaving just a flick of the wrist to open it the rest of the way. Well worth the money. Had some problems ordering. Base of blade is stamped on one side GEO SCHRADE /B'P'T / CONN. and on the other side PRESTO U.S.A with 30th January 1940 Patent date. Very pleased with the price and the quality. It is a pity that I needed to go to another supplier for the lanyard. Overall, very good knife, pleasure, and very interesting having something shipped from Quebec. Very minimal amount of wear. very good item,good quality & price,in regard to the rarity of the original ! Shopping Cart Items: 0 Order was for Repro M2 Switchblades knives X 3. 500 00. At the Front is a company located in central Kentucky, specializing in recreating clothing such as Paratrooper Gear and equipment worn by soldiers in WWII. And with a small adjustment and a little oil, works like the original. Developed in WWII for paratroopers as an easy open access for shroud cutting, or combat. Overall shows light age and wear and the locking button is a little weak, otherwise it works fine. Knife looks the part. Reproduction of the U.S. M2 Paratrooper Knife. It also has the blade lock button. We use cookies to provide the services and features offered on our site and to improve the experience of our users. Reminds me of my first automatic knife, same style and I had to make a spring for it. If it does, for 10 bucks you did pretty good! A little Dremel tool polishing on the blade got rid of the "P" word. For your information Walden bought Schrade in 1946, your knife neither can be WWII, very sorry for you! A bit of filing and careful bending of the spring got everything working the way it should. The brown handle is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips. Description: This is an original M2, PRESTO made in the USA on 1 side of the blade, other reads GEO.SCHRADE BRIDGEPORT, CONN. on the other, nice shape and works like it should, nice piece. This exact knife issued to all 101st Airborne troops dropped on D-day, Normandy etc. It actually fires correctly now, locks up fairly tight, and is a good representation. Blade is about 3 inches and has been lightly sharpen but looks OK, marked with maker âSCHRADEâ-WALDEN-NY-USA. Very nice knife. Minor adjustment and it works better than expected. (2017-09-07). I keep it in the knife pocket of my 1942 jump jacket. Reshaping the spring along with reducing this friction will help the knife to fire correctly. I''m very pleased. The Italian stiletto switchblades became very popular in the United States after many G.I.`s brought them home after World War 2 from Italy & other European countries. MARKED, H-272 WW1 Khaki Canvas 1911 Double Mag Pouch..Dated 1918, MILLS, H-284 Black Leather Police eagle B marked P.38 Holster, H-264 US WW2 COLT 1911A1 Holster marked TEX TAN…Rare Maker. EARLY WAR HIGH POLISH FINISH Cz27 CZECH NAZI PISTOLâ¦..NICE FULL RIG! ALL ORIGINAL! Quality Construcion. THIS IS A VERY HARD KNIFE TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION. Works well. We have a very nice 1944 P38 Black Pebble Grain P.38 holster. this is a very hard knife to find in any condition. US$ 0.00. I have a knife Schrade Cut Co dated 1940, only this series is WWII!! Nice Repro, ordering & delivery very good. (2013-05-03). FANTASTIC NIFE WELL WORTH THE MONEY FITS GREAT IN MY CAMO M42 JUMP JACKET POCKET THANKS JERRY. This group shows different verified U.S. M2 switchblade knives . Copyright © 2006 - 2014 WPG International. US M2 Parachutists 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. this was made by schrade, walden ny , still one of the premier american pocket knife makers to this day. Have a good day Regards. Product Description Reproduction of the M2 Paratrooper Knife. This one is fine, I would recommend it to anyone interested in these. A Camillus MC-1 with the auto-opening knife blade and the manually opening shroud cutter blade opened. Originals are made with relatively simple parts but they must be assembled correctly and parts should be of better quality. It is not a switchblade and only assists in opening, pushing the button open the blade about 1 inch, you do the rest and it locks in place just like the original. Please with the finish, but I'll need to do a bit more work on it to improve the function. Overall, this is the only repro available, so I am happy to have it in my Jump Coat, Chaplain 82 AB 504 PIR Great price for this knife. Activate the lock to keep it open. schrade walden n.y usa brand automatic or switchblade knives produced 1946-56. latham's vintage sales. He often used the brand name Presto on one side of the ricasso and Geo. I've always wanted a WWII M2 paratrooper switchblade knife, and, never having found and purchased a real one years ago (at a relatively reasonable, "pre-Band of Brothers WWII paratrooper-craze" price), I've thought of getting one of What Price Glory's reproductions for a while now. Very nice condition! I've been looking for an original one of these WW2 M2 Pocket Knives but just can't afford them. I'm just sharing all the shortcomings for those who think this should be perfect. The orange handles also make the knife easy to find if it is dropped. The bail on the knife I received was not attached properly. Read More H-240… US WW2 COLT 1911 Holster marked MILWAUKEE SADDLERY CO. – 1942…Great Condition! (2015-06-27). Marked "Schrade Cut Co. Walden NY" on one side, and "US Pats Dec 21, 09, Sept 13, 10, June 6, 16" on the other. Locks up tight. The pin meant to hold the bail in place did not retain the bail and the bail was coming off the knife. I have studied many original photos and blueprints but do not own an original. it's in my M42 jump jackets pocket on a laniard just like it was meant to be there. UK 1902 Universal Pattern (UP) Saddle Wallets, Canadian Militia Brass Queen"s Crown Buttons, Canadian Pattern 7-Button Service Dress Tunic, UK Belted Bush Jackets (Jungle Green) Improved run, Australian Pattern Jungle Green Tropical Shirt, Canadian WWI General Service Cap and Collar Badge Set, British or Commonwealth Leather Magazine Pouch for M1911 Pistols, Canadian 1916 Oliver Pattern Leather Water Bottle Carrier, Canadian 1899 Oliver Pattern Leather Bayonet Frog, Early Pattern Sword Frog for Sam Browne Belt, Australian 1915 Pattern Leather Equipment Set, US M1908 Mounted Pattern Raincoat for Cavalry, UK Buttons for P-37 Battledress and Khaki Drill Shorts, The MK VII (MARK SEVEN) Indiana Jones Bag ORIGINAL. IN MINT CONDITION, WE HAVE A US WW2 ISSUED PARATROOPER M2 SWITCHBLADE KNIFE. The knife is made well but the one I got had some separation between the fake plastic handle material & the metal frame. ... schrade walden ny 1946-49 military vintage american automatic knife 4 1/8" paratrooper black jigged composition handles. Exceeds my (high) demands. Many of the men who had been around for some time still carried the parachutist auto opener or the earlier M2, produced by Schrade during World War II. Great piece. Paratrooper? Bright clip blade with staining. Usually stored in the special collar zippered pocket of the M-1942 paratroopers jump coat. This knife very nice. The overall quality compared to a Schrade ⦠Ensink & Co., Ohrdruf can be directly. Great knife. Looks just like the original and quality throughout. A switchblade is a type of knife with a folding or sliding blade contained in the handle which is opened by a spring when a button or lever on the grip is pressed. (2012-07-25). Opens and locks well. All rights reserved. The blade itself is not that sharp, however I have not yet had the time to sharpen. We have a very nice P38 Black leather holster. Perfect working condition. We have in very nice condition an original Black Leather Softshell Police eagle B marked  P.38 Holster. 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. Description: Rare, first model original WWII era Schrade M2 paratrooper knife, not grinder-sharpened or altered. Really nice bought 10 for my LHA. In 1925, George Schrade left the brothers to form his own company and specialized in switchblade knives.
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