Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Airborne Paratrooper / Pilot Knife with Cord Cutter by Logan/Smyth German Militaria The fur from which it

The fur from which it is made is referred to as Astrakhan

the process including reconditioning the leather which was non-existent in the frame but for some scraps in the inner parts of the scabbard

for in terms of 230 years

except for aircraft equipped with Daimler synchronization gear

professional knowledge and energetic performance of duty reflects highest credit upon himself and the armed forces of United States

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Airborne Paratrooper / Pilot Knife with Cord Cutter by Logan/Smyth German Militaria The fur from which itOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of a Vietnam War issue Paratrooper and Pilot knife, with correct orange plastic "jigged bone" handles. These differ from the WWII and Korean war issue knives in that they have a second blade, specifically designed to cut cords. This would be used to help free the owner from tangled parachute rigging, or even their harness if they were a helicopter pilot. The black plastic was