Military Clasp Knives

Thanks to Duncan (Campbellclanman), I am now the proud owner of this 1950's Needham NAAFI Knife - see http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...m-Hill-Street-Sheffield?highlight=NAAFI+Knife - Thanks for passing it on Vince (VCM3) :)

Berkley said:
From Ron Flook's invaluable book, British and Commonwealth Military Knives:
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Just updating the thread! ;)
 
Etchy said:
Hello

First proper post from a newbie.

I've currently collected a few military clasp knives as these are becoming a bit of an obsession. I have 2 1950's ABL ones with the black plastic handles & marlin spike's, & a 1951 all steel British 2 piece by A Wright. I've managed to get these from Army & Navy shops (the ABL's) & a chap on a watch forum kindly supplied the British one.

My collection is small but I'm hooked on these things (my thumb nail aches from the not inconsiderable task of unfolding them :D)

I hope to try & find some older ones in the future (I want to try & get a 1940's one).

I have a question to ask if anyone could help? I've seen new British army pocket knives advertised, made by various manufacturers -(Ibberson, Joseph Rodgers & A Wright). Can anyone recommend one make over another? Are they all similar or is one make likely to be better quality? It would just be useful to gain an idea before I take the plunge & buy one.

Many thanks & it's good to be here.

Dave:)
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Let's merge this one with the one Jack listed. It'll keep all the info and questions on these fascinating knives in one place. Welcome to the forum, Dave!
 
Man, I just love this pattern of knife. I have a feeling I'd own several of them if it weren't for my arthritis. I'm sad to say that the one sure-fire way for a knife to leave my collection is if it's a bear trap.

Oh well, at least I can oogle Jack's photos! :)
 
Peregrin said:
Let's merge this one with the one Jack listed. It'll keep all the info and questions on these fascinating knives in one place. Welcome to the forum, Dave!
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Thanks a lot Gary :) :thumbup:

Parke1 said:
Man, I just love this pattern of knife. I have a feeling I'd own several of them if it weren't for my arthritis. I'm sad to say that the one sure-fire way for a knife to leave my collection is if it's a bear trap.

Oh well, at least I can oogle Jack's photos! :)
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The springs really are very strong Dan, I'll be sad when I have to give them up myself my friend :)
 
i have this pocketknife from I believe the Vietnam war. My uncles had them in WWII. I was wondering if any body knows anything about it, all I can find written is made in USA AND CAN OPENER .Also this and another knife have rust between the scales, would it ruin the value if it was cleaned out. thanks

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Hello
I'm fairly new to this forum, but Military Clasp Knives are one of the favorite parts of my collection. So I have enjoyed reading this thread. I thought I'd post some pictures of a clasp knife that is somewhat unusual in that the black checkered plastic scales are flat.







This one is made by Albert Oates Sheffield and has a Broad Arrow and 1940 stamped on the reverse of the tin opener.

I hope you like it. Gordon.
 
I couldn't think of a better person to own this knife Jack. They are such well made knives- thank you for posting ( once again) such great information.:thumbup:
 
Peregrin said:
Let's merge this one with the one Jack listed. It'll keep all the info and questions on these fascinating knives in one place. Welcome to the forum, Dave!
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That's fine by me Gary this is a superb thread & thanks for the warm welcome. Many thanks to Jack for his advice on the new army knives it's much appreciated.
I can however see that my bank balance is definitely going to take a battering sometime soon !
Cheers
Dave
 
Campbellclanman said:
I couldn't think of a better person to own this knife Jack. They are such well made knives- thank you for posting ( once again) such great information.:thumbup:
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Thank you very much pal :) :thumbup:

Etchy said:
Many thanks to Jack for his advice on the new army knives it's much appreciated.
I can however see that my bank balance is definitely going to take a battering sometime soon !
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You're very welcome Dave :thumbup:
 
Hello again all.

It's been a while since my first posts & in that time I've been reading up (I got a book by Ron Flook on Military knives that seems good & has a lot of pocket/clasp knives in) & I've also been buying a few.
I'm going to try & post a few pic's of the latest ones I got yesterday at an Arms/Militaria show (my first !) (When I figure out how??)
Cheers
Dave :)
 
Look forward to seeing your pics Dave. Nice find on the book :thumbup:

I came across a NAAFI knife in a junk/antique shop on Saturday. I couldn't get the blades open to have a look at it. The dolt who owned the shop kept insisting it was from WW1. One of the stupidest people I've met in a long time :thumbdn:

I had my Harrison & Howson 301 with me yesterday for Remembrance Sunday.

 
Cool knife Jack, I like that a lot.
My thumb nail still aches from opening knives yesterday, those springs are crazy :D
I don't suppose you or anyone else has any tips on posting pictures do you? I'm afraid I'm technologically challenged..:confused:
Thanks
Dave
 
Thanks Dave :) Yes, I always have to chuckle when I hear the term 'nailbreaker' used for any other type of knife! :D

I'd recommend setting up a Photobucket account, it only takes a few minutes. Upload your pics there, and then post the code here :thumbup:
 
Hello Jack
Thanks for the photobucket info' i'll look into it. I'm keen to post some pics of my new "treasures".
Can I just ask, one of the knives I got yesterday is one of the big Army clasp type knives with the spear type can opener that was made (I believe) until the late 1930's.
Only thing is, I can find no military marks on it. Does that mean it's a civilian knife or do military ones sometimes have no marks?
Cheers
Dave :)
 
They don't always have the military acceptance mark Dave :thumbup:
 
No worries Dave, if there's any area of life with anomalies, it's Sheffield-made knives! :D :thumbup:

Jack
 
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