During my stay here I've seen some lovely examples of some of your knives that were used by different militaries, navies etc. This raised certain questions for me. Given that these knives usually aren't shown in movies, the less knowledgable of us don't know all that much about them and the times have changed quite a bit - how common were pocket knives in the military? Let's say the period of ww2. Were they given to pretty much everyone or only more specialised units like paratroopers, engineers and such? Were there knives in various survival kits as well? How common were commercially bought knives among soldiers?
I know most of you guys are from the US, which I'm sure will provide some good information. However, if anyone could come up with some info about European or just about any army really, it'd be great too.
Since we all enjoy looking at pictures of our member's beautiful knives, I warmly invite you to post a pic or two of yours, if you are a proud owner of the knives in question.
I thank you all in advance.
Best regards
Jean
I know most of you guys are from the US, which I'm sure will provide some good information. However, if anyone could come up with some info about European or just about any army really, it'd be great too.

Since we all enjoy looking at pictures of our member's beautiful knives, I warmly invite you to post a pic or two of yours, if you are a proud owner of the knives in question.
I thank you all in advance.
Best regards
Jean