Case M1 Model 2 Astronaut Knife

Vendor:Case Cutlery

Case M1 Model 2 Astronaut Knife

Sale price$248.99Regular price $355.95
Description

The Case Astronaut Knife M-1 is a commemorative re-creation of the survival machete W.R. Case & Sons built for NASA's Gemini and Apollo programs. Case released it in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the first steps on the Moon. It has a 17" overall length, an 11.75" high carbon stainless steel machete blade with a sawtooth spine, a smooth white synthetic handle, and a lanyard hole. Each knife is consecutively serialized and comes in a two-piece presentation box.

Short and Sweet

  • Case Astronaut Knife M-1 Commemorative (model 12019)
  • Pattern stamp: M-1 Model 2019
  • 17" overall with an 11.75" machete blade
  • Tru-Sharp high carbon stainless steel, as-ground finish, sawback spine
  • Smooth white synthetic handle with lanyard hole
  • Consecutively serialized
  • Two-piece presentation box
  • Made in Bradford, PA, USA from domestic and imported materials
  • Condition: New, boxed

From Bradford, Pennsylvania, to the Moon

In the 1960s, NASA needed a lightweight survival tool for astronauts whose capsule might come down off course in jungle, desert, or open water. Case developed the M-1 with NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston: a machete edge for clearing brush, a sawtooth spine for cutting, and a blade strong enough to pry. The original's presentation box reads that Case made the knife "in conjunction with NASA" for the Gemini and Apollo projects. The M-1 rode in the survival kit aboard the Apollo command module, and Case says it traveled to the Moon and back nine times between 1968 and 1972. An original 1966 M-1 now sits in the collection of Pittsburgh's Heinz History Center.

The 2019 Commemorative

Case built this edition in Bradford, Pennsylvania, the same town where the originals were made. The blade is Case's Tru-Sharp high carbon stainless steel with a taper grind and an as-ground finish, with a cutting edge on the front and saw teeth along the spine. The smooth white synthetic handle echoes the clean, mission-gear look of the 1960s original. At about 7.5 ounces, it's remarkably light for a 17" machete, since every ounce counted on a spacecraft.

For the Space Race Collector

This knife is a natural centerpiece for anyone who collects NASA memorabilia, Apollo program history, or American-made commemorative knives. It's also a memorable gift for a pilot, engineer, or anyone who grew up watching the Moon landings. The M-1 is a working survival tool by design, but most collectors keep the commemorative edition boxed with its serial number to protect its value.

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Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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