PRESTO Made in USA
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:38 pm
Geo.Schrade Bridgeport Conn. 4 1/8" Bone with Bale. Is this a military knife?
Harold
Harold
Hi Harold,
I do believe that they offered a similar knife to US paratroopers. I have seen what you described but etched "Commando", although this may simply have been a brand. Wiseguy posted a knife similar to what you mention but with a boy scout etch.
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... start=2025
My feeling is that this pattern may have been initially a civilian pattern that was adapted by the military, such as the Collins & Co pattern #18 bowie knife. It will be interesting to hear what other members have to say.