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 carried into space with astronauts as well as other government agencies. The knife measures 4.25 inches closed and 7 3/8 inches with clip blade open and it has steel liners and nickel silver button and 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 and STAINLESS on the back of the tang and is nearly full with original factory finish and some scratches. The hook blade is in great condition and works well. The orange jigged scales are in good condition with just a little shrinkage and this is a later 4 pin knife. The knife works great with the clip blade seating deep in the well closed, good snap and good lockup when open with about 1/16" movement at the tip. Rattles if shaken with the blade open. Safety works. VG condition.