Colonial WW2 Army Navy Pilot Survival Pocket Folder Giant Jack Knife Bug Out Bag

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Colonial WW2 Army Navy Pilot Survival Pocket Folding Giant Jack Knife w/SawThis is referred to as the "Giant Jack Knife" by the Colonial Cutlery Co. It was in use as an aircraft survival knife from late WWII until it was replaced by fixed blade pilot survival knives in the early 1960's. It came in two versions from Colonial. The Army Air Force version with no bail. The Navy version had a bail for a lanyard.The knife was stored in the Survival Vest as part of the "bail out" kit that the pilots wore on their flight missions.Original US Pilot Survival Knife, by Colonial in Prov. R.I., Folding Blade & Sawblade.This knife has about 4 5/8" knife blade and a 5" saw blade. Closed this knife is 6" long. The main blade has a liner lock to secure the blade in the open position. Black plastic scales for grips. Please refer to the pictures for further description, as this is being sold as is.This will be nice in your display case, or as it is still a tough tool, would be great in your tackle or tool box, or bug out bag!