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WWII M2 Paratrooper Switch Blade
There seems to be a lot of confusion on what is considered correct for the M2knife that was issued to WWII US paratroopers. Was the handle bone? Or was is black painted metal or plastic? Did it have a bale on the end or not? What is correct for WWII? Here's a link to the most information I've personally seen regarding these very interesting knives. Scroll down.
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01-20-2010 09:21 PM
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Jim, does the book distinguish which ones are correct for WWII? Bando's website inicates only the bone handle knives at a certain length and w/o patent numbers are correct. Yours looks just like the ones in the box. I have the second type also without the patent numbers and the blade is marked like yours but with the bale. You have a very nice example. They are very difficult to find and pricey.