Cigman & Co. LTD Clasp Knife

Jazzman

Jazzman

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Hello,
Just recieved a Cigman & Co. LTD Clasp Knife in the mail from our good friends at SMKW. Advertised as British Navy Surplus from the 50's I was pretty interested in getting my hands on one and I'm not dissapointed that I did. Although it took a while to get all of the cosmoline off of the handle and blades, it was worth it as the knife is completely rust free. The three blades (sheepsfoot, multitool, and marlin spike) are very stout (1/8, 1/8, 1/4 respectively) and due to some VERY stiff springs, open with a satisfying CLACK (and actually pass a slight spine wack)! My overall impression is that after a little TLC, a lot of oil, and some 600 grit sandpaper (to dull some sharp points), the Clasp Knife is a great working piece of history at a great price (6.99 from eknifeworks.com). However, be warned that at 5 ounces and 2/3 an inch thick, this knife is hardly a pocket carry piece!
Matt
 
Thats a pretty good price Jazzman!!!! does the blade have any where? Just wondering, even knives that have seen use (been issued) have been treated with cosmoline and sold as surplus later. I know you can still buy the knives your talking about new for about $29.00 (they still make them).

at $6.99 though its a good deal even if used!!!
 
No wear what so ever! A very nice full fledged work horse!!! The cool thing though is that on the multi blade, the stamp reads 1950. I'm still working on loosening the springs though before this one gets any carry time. Any ideas how?
Matt
 
a little wd-40, and then a little break free. You probably wont loosen it up too much. I had an old british army clasp knife years ago that hardly ever loosened up. The pins sometimes are peaned pretty tight, so be aware that it may, or may not loosen up too well. With all that said though in the condition you described its a good collectors item, maybe you'll want to put it up?!? :)
 
I wonder if all those British rigging knives are tight, I´ve had a Curry lockspike for a couple of years and it has never loosened much, luckily it has a hole near the end for openning because a nail nick would be hard to use.

I checked the Cigman at the SMKW site and it looks good, I wish there were more knives with marlin spikes around, Hope you enjoy yours.
 
I'm definately enjoying it. Once I get this months credit card bill payed I'm thinking about scoring another!
Matt
 
Matt,
you might want to score that one soon!!! smoky doesnt keep sale items like this for long!!!
 
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