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 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 knife measures 4.25 inches closed and 7 3/8 inches with clip blade open and it has steel liners & lanyard ring with nickel silver button and safety. The clip blade is 99% full or better with lots of light scratches, especially on the backside and is marked on the tang Schrade Walden NY USA and the reverse is stamped STAINLESS. The hook blade is in good 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 tip seating below the liners closed, good snap and average lockup when open with about 1/8" movement at the tip. Rattles if shaken with the blade open. Safety works. VG- condition.