Original Item: Only One Available. These M2 Paratrooper pockets knives with early 1950's Korean War issue black plastic "jigged bone" handles (scales or grip) are difficult to find and a much better value that WWII produced examples. This excellent near mint condition example is in fully functional condition and comes complete with bale and lanyard. It is marked on the base of the blade:

Worn in the breast pocket of the Paratrooper M2 Jump Jacket these knives were intended for paratroopers to cut there parachute cords and anything else if they got entangled during a jump. Genuine examples, such as this, are exceedingly rare and hard to find.