SCHRADE CUT CO M2 Bone WWII Paratrooper Military issue switchblade knife

SCHRADE CUT CO M2 Bone WWII Paratrooper Military issue switchblade knife. This knife was made in Walden NY in the 1940s by the Schrade Cutlery Co under contract with the US Government and issued to soldiers during the war. It measures 4.25 inches closed and 7 3/8" open with steel liners, bolsters and lanyard ring (staple). The blade is 99% full and shiny with light scratches and is stamped SCHRADE CUT CO WALDEN NY on the front tang and US PATS DEC 21, 09, SEPT 13, 10 & JUNE 6, 16. The jigged bone scales are perfect. The knife works great with the blade tip seating deep, strong snap and good lockup open. EX+ condition.