Father's Day! An Ulster knife!

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So my boys stayed at the mother in laws house for the weekend. When they got home today, my little ones shouted, "Happy Father's Day!" And my littlest one excitedly handed me this and said, "Here's a knife for you!". They know I have a fondness for knives, but this was most assuredly the work of my M-I-L. She loves her estate sales. Anyhow, I wanted to show you guys the knife. Tell you all what little I can about it. And hopefully learn a bit more about it from the knowledgeable folks here! Thanks and enjoy!View attachment 357275View attachment 357276

Tang says "Ulster knife". Bail says "U.S."
 
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It's a WWII Type II Ulster Knife Co. Mountain Troop Pocket Knife w/ Phillips Head Screwdriver

Very nice find and present! These are kinda uncommon to find.
 
Thanks for the information! I've never seen one like this myself. I told my M-I-L I thought it might have been produced for the military. Knowing her, she got it for a song.
 
What a great gift. Those don't come around nearly enough. Somebody really likes you.
 
Really nice!

A stupid remark, I admit, but I haven't seen many camp knives with clip blades, most have been spear blades. I really like that.
 
It also has a thumb stud on the can opener. I'll get her cleaned up a bit and try to get some better photos later today.
 
Odog27 said:
It also has a thumb stud on the can opener. I'll get her cleaned up a bit and try to get some better photos later today.
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Great knife!

However, I don't believe the protrusion on the can opener is a thumb stud, but a guide/lever for the opener. From another thread:

Pipeman said:
The eariest style of can opener was a small Sharp blade with what looks like a thumb stud but is actually what you use as the lever along the edge of the can.
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Nixelplix said:
That isn't a thumb stud, it's a old style can opener. The stud is used to lever the blade off the rim of the can you are opening.

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(The can opener on your knife is of course a different design, but I'd be surprised if the "stud" serves a different purpose.)

Your mother-in-law did well, but it's your kids' excitement that completes the gift.

Congratulations. :)

~ P.
 
That is a rare one indeed and a very sought after one at that!! Its a jewel to be cherished and especially given from your loved ones. Congrats
 
Good haul Odog!!!

That phillips driver was used to adjust the ski bindings that the 1st special service troops used. It is not common at all. Just think, it very may well have been carried by one of General Frederick's Devil Brigade personal. They had a large number of these contract knives, and the Ulster was very good quality.

Your MIL really likes you.:thumbup:

Carl.
 
I'm very happy with it. It has seen some use at sometime in its life. The blades are well used. One scale has a small crack at the center pin and the knife is full of gunk. I am in the process of degunkifying.
 
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pertinux said:
Great knife!

However, I don't believe the protrusion on the can opener is a thumb stud, but a guide/lever for the opener. From another thread:

(The can opener on your knife is of course a different design, but I'd be surprised if the "stud" serves a different purpose.)

Your mother-in-law did well, but it's your kids' excitement that completes the gift.

Congratulations. :)

~ P.
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I agree with Sarah. That stud appears to be part of the can opening process, rather than a thumb stud to deploy the blade. (After all, I can't imagine being worried about how fast I could get a can opener into action, no matter how long the hike.)
 
jackknife said:
Good haul Odog!!!

That phillips driver was used to adjust the ski bindings that the 1st special service troops used. It is not common at all. Just think, it very may well have been carried by one of General Frederick's Devil Brigade personal.
Carl.
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Wow.
Gorgeous knife. I love that heavy lanyard bail.
 
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