Original U.S. WWII Geo. Schrade Presto M2 Paratrooper Knife with Black Plastic Handle and Lanyard Sales although the later was initially

although the later was initially issued in modified form before being reintroduced in 1941

Marked 6x 8° 20' and NIKKO on the back of the body

5”Shoulder to shoulder: 15”Chest width: 19”Waist width: 19"Hip width: 23”Front length: 27

though on these later caps they do not hang down below

Original U.S. WWII Geo. Schrade Presto M2 Paratrooper Knife with Black Plastic Handle and Lanyard Sales although the later was initiallyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautifully preserved U. S. WWII Geo. Schrade Presto M2 Paratrooper pocket knife, a distinctive piece of equipment associated with American paratroopers during the Second World War. It features a black molded plastic composition handle with a deeply textured, jigged pattern for improved grip, together with the characteristic automatic opening blade, push button release, sliding safety, and steel lanyard