Orange handled survival knife

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

298

Description

Orange handled survival knife with one switch blade and a hook type blade (riser cutter) on the other end for cutting straps of parachute risers or safety belt. Knife has a bale or handle for clipping to belt. Long nylon string attached to the bale. At the base of the straight knife blade "SCHRADE WALDEN N.Y. U.S.A. STAINLESS".

Acquisition

Accession

451

Source or Donor

Lloyd, V. Wayne (Brig. Gen.) deceased

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Metal, Plastic