My Grandad was looking for a long time for a British army clasp knife like the one he was issued in WWII.
We were at a market once, and saw one for sale, but the price was too high.
I know he regretted walking away from that knife, and at the time I was too young and penniless to buy it for him.
I always kept my eye out for one for him, but this was in the dark times before the internet was ubiquitous, and I only found the wrong type (without the black plastic scales).
I never did find him that knife, and my Grandad is no longer with us.
I want to get one for my collection as a keepsake and reminder of the man who introduced me to pocket knives.
This is complicated somewhat by the fact that I now live in the States.
If you have one of these knives, (or a reproduction thereof) perhaps you would consider trading it for my Case Doctor's knife?
It is the single-blade version, with caramel-colored scales (I don't know the official Case name for the color).
It has never been used or sharpened, but has been stored in a box with other knives, so it has a little 'shelf wear'.
It also has a small blemish in and near the nail nick, but it is very minor and would be a good excuse to use the knife rather than keep it pristine in a drawer!
I know this is a long shot, but if you have a clasp knife that you'd like to trade, let me know by replying to this thread, and I'll try to take some decent photos tomorrow when there is some daylight!
We were at a market once, and saw one for sale, but the price was too high.
I know he regretted walking away from that knife, and at the time I was too young and penniless to buy it for him.
I always kept my eye out for one for him, but this was in the dark times before the internet was ubiquitous, and I only found the wrong type (without the black plastic scales).
I never did find him that knife, and my Grandad is no longer with us.
I want to get one for my collection as a keepsake and reminder of the man who introduced me to pocket knives.
This is complicated somewhat by the fact that I now live in the States.
If you have one of these knives, (or a reproduction thereof) perhaps you would consider trading it for my Case Doctor's knife?
It is the single-blade version, with caramel-colored scales (I don't know the official Case name for the color).
It has never been used or sharpened, but has been stored in a box with other knives, so it has a little 'shelf wear'.
It also has a small blemish in and near the nail nick, but it is very minor and would be a good excuse to use the knife rather than keep it pristine in a drawer!
I know this is a long shot, but if you have a clasp knife that you'd like to trade, let me know by replying to this thread, and I'll try to take some decent photos tomorrow when there is some daylight!
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