Schrade Walden vintage MC1 Orange military paratrooper switchblade

Schrade Walden vintage MC1 Orange military paratrooper switchblade knife. This knife was made for the US government under contract by Schrade Walden into the 1960s. These knives also saw use by NASA and were carried into space with astronauts as well as being used by the military and other government agencies. The knife measures 4.25 inches closed and 7.25 inches with clip blade open and it has steel liners & lanyard ring and nickel silver button & safety. The clip blade is opened automatically by pressing the button and the hook blade opens manually. Typically paratroopers deployed with the hook blade in the open position for quick emergency use. The clip blade is marked Schrade Walden NY USA STAINLESS and is 99% full with original factory finish and some scratches and a slight tweak at the tip. The hook blade is excellent condition and works perfectly. The orange jigged scales are in good condition with just a little shrinkage and this is the later 4 pin version. The knife works great with the clip blade tip below liners when closed, good snap and average lockup when open with about 1/16" movement both ways at the tip. Does rattle if shaken with blade open. Safety works. VG+ condition.