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Camillus MC-1 Paratrooper:  Storied Past But Obsolete Present

Camillus MC-1 Paratrooper: Storied Past But Obsolete Present

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Published on November 27, 2008
Duration: 9:07

This video provides a critical review of the Camillus MC-1 Paratrooper knife, highlighting its historical significance in military airborne operations while detailing its significant design flaws. The reviewer points out issues with the hook blade's effectiveness, slow deployment under stress, lockup problems, and rusting steel. The video contrasts the MC-1 with modern, more effective line-cutting tools like the SOG Bi-Polar and Benchmade Rescue 5 hook, suggesting superior alternatives for current paratroopers and pilots. Despite its obsolescence, the MC-1 is acknowledged as a piece of military history that may still hold interest for collectors and enthusiasts.

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