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WW II PRESTO Paratrooper
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2026 9:07 pm
by Rockingkj
Just got this one yesterday. Geo. Schrade Presto steel handle WW II Paratrooper. 4 1/8” works perfectly. Probably set it out at the next gunshow. Kinda nice to luck into a good old knife every now and then.
Re: WW II PRESTO Paratrooper
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2026 12:24 am
by 1967redrider
Nice one, Rkj..
Re: WW II PRESTO Paratrooper
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2026 12:40 am
by Rockingkj
Thanks. It’s what keeps us out looking.
Re: WW II PRESTO Paratrooper
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2026 6:31 am
by Bill DeShivs
Nice knife.
I believe the metal handled Prestos were introduced after the war.
Re: WW II PRESTO Paratrooper
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2026 4:26 pm
by wiseguy
Not actually a “paratroopers” knife but a similar model
Re: WW II PRESTO Paratrooper
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2026 6:47 pm
by bestgear
Commonly referred to as a paratrooper but this is a post-war civilian version with what some call “brain” metal covers (obviously with the paint worn off). Nice find, should do well at a gun show.
Re: WW II PRESTO Paratrooper
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2026 7:06 pm
by Rockingkj
Thanks all
