WW2 era scarce United Machine Tool Company huge folding knife (part of US Navy/Air Corps pilot’s survival kit)

Description WW2 United Machine Tool Company survival knife – part of USAF/USN pilots’ survival kits. Huge 4-3/4″ blade, intact saw. Scarce type in good overall condition, considering the age. Extra-large WW2 era “Jumbo Jack” folder from the US Navy and Army Air Corps survival kits – see a reference photo of the complete layout of one of such WW2 era survival kits attached. This specimen was manufactured by United Machine Tool Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Scarce type as most of these huge folders were made by Colonial Cutlery. These extra-large folders are hard to find in good condition these days, especially with the saw blade intact. This type is illustrated on page 188 of KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael W Silvey – a well-established expert and the author of a number of books on the subject of the US military edged weapons (see book’s page scan attached). The knife is about 6″ / 15.3 cm closed; large heavy-duty clip point blade is about 4-3/4″ /12 cm; it locks well with no play. United Machine Tool company logo is weekly struck on the side of the blade; the saw blade is unmarked as intended. Black plastic handle scales are in great overall condition with no cracks; a few typical contact marks are noted for accuracy. The saw blade is intact ; it’s fairly sharp still – better than average condition for the type. This big boy is not your typical pocket knife a bit over 6″ long even when closed and weighs about 13 oz / 360 grams.  This old-timer is still in great shape overall – it is in 100% serviceable condition still; with proper it will last you another 75 years �� This original WW-II era WW2 United Machine Tool Co. survival knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way; it’s in 100% original “as is” condition. These are the actual photos. I have a few vintage Sheffield-made knives, as well as WW2 era British combat knives and bayonets, scarce American and German WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives available for sale – please take a look in the store’s Militaria section. Argocoins accepts all major credit cards as forms of payment for militaria items and collectable knives. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Old-fashioned checks and money orders will work as well; please take a look at the Payments section within our Terms and Conditions for additional details. Follow me on Facebook @argoman400BC to keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM! International shipping for this item will be $44 and up to most countries on our “ship-to” list.