Original Soviet Cold War Airborne Paratrooper Drop Knife - Soviet Afghan War Era U.S. Machine Guns It was then modified in

It was then modified in 1917 to remove the securing hook for the knife

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and it possibly was repainted post-war

The system was similar to the piping colors for the Garrison Cap

Original Soviet Cold War Airborne Paratrooper Drop Knife - Soviet Afghan War Era U.S. Machine Guns It was then modified inOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Soviet military issue Pataroopers Drop Knife as issued to parachutists and pilots during the Cold War. This particular knife dates from the Soviet Afghan War era. These knives were used by Russian paratroopers who were hung up or tangled in their parachutes' shroud lines. The knife has a unique shaped serrated blade, a brown bakelite grip and a ribbed plastic sheath. Included is the original plastic sheath.