Not Swiss Army Knife

Jack Black said:
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Holy Cow!! :eek::D:cool:
 
The vic saw guards are hard to find, but they're out there. Be careful about buying non-vic saw guards - not all version fit. By the way, you can make a decent temporary saw guard for the 108mm out of an aluminium beer can once you find a way to get rid of the beer. . .
 
btmccutcheon said:
Is this really what is issued now?
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Nice :) I'm not sure a knife is even issued now, though I could be wrong. That design is based on the 'Burma Knife', a couple of examples below :thumbup:





Here's another version of the contemporary British Army Knife, gifted to me by the ever-generous Duncan :)

 
Here's a Dutch Army Knife which I think fits into this thread :)

 
I have the three blade BRK.
Its main claim to infamy is travelling undetected on a flight to Brisbane from Sydney in my pocket.Not sure how but they confiscated swmbos tiny sewing scissors.This was shortly after 9.11. But aussie security was still gearing up up with xrays and searches.Still on def con 'no worries mate'.:D
 
I have one of those. I'll have to dig it out and see who made it. The blade guard is a valuable accessory, those saws are SHARP!


Update... I just checked, and mine is marked i.c.a.r. Paid $7.00 for it a while back.
 
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Last Friday I received a Hellenic Army Knife (HAK?) from Greece, and found myself a little puzzled by it. It had some wear but absolutely no edge as though it had never been sharpened. I suspect this has been in a box rattling around with other equipment for about 33 years now as it is dated 1983.

It had some pretty significant gaps and one at the pivot pin that allowed some side to side blade play. It looked as though the spring near the pivot had a slight twist to it as well. This was remedied by clamping it down to minimize the gaps and peening the pivot pin. No play now, but there is still significant gaps along the spine. Pull is about a five or six which is good as the nail nick is so small it almost serves no purpose. Walk and talk is a little lacking in that it's fairly smooth, but it doesn't snap shut like I'd like. Time and oil... Time and oil... The can opener/bottle opener show no signs of use and had no play before the peening with about the same pull as the main blade. No tang stamps at all. Just the date on the mark side, and SAPA HELLAS at the pivot on both sides.

Sure, the fit and finish is bad, but this thing is solid especially after the peening. Ugly, but it has character. I wouldn't worry about scuffing it up as it would just add to that character. I doubt this knife would be easy to hurt considering how solid it feels. Overall, I like it.

I'm curious to find out more about these if anyone has any information. Maker? Is this what is issued to Greek troops? Steel? Where made? Etc.







 
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Very interesting to see that one, nice find :thumbup: Much as I like and admire this pattern, I am amazed at just how widely it was adopted by other armies and navies apart from the British. It's quite a testament that they work :thumbup:
 
Jack Black said:
Nice :) I'm not sure a knife is even issued now, though I could be wrong. That design is based on the 'Burma Knife', a couple of examples below :thumbup:





Here's another version of the contemporary British Army Knife, gifted to me by the ever-generous Duncan :)

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Looks like a great compact little tool. Never seen one before. Thanks for sharing.
 
Just picked up a M1212 Bundeswehr "produced by SMKW" today. Cool knife. No blade wobble, fairly sharp out of the blister pack. Covers/scales are not loose.
I don't know which of the SMKW brands made it. The packaging did not specify.
 
Great pictures of those tangs JB, and the other photos. Does the British army knife shown qualify as lambsfoot, or is it a sheep?(bash) ;)
Thanks, Neal
 
I have a vic (red cross) version of this that I picked up at a garage sale years ago. I thought it was some old retired 108mm model until now! Thanks everyone! Quick question - are these considered rare or hard to find by anyone? I get that they were probably mass produced for the army, but maybe a vic version?


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arrowhd said:
Looks like a great compact little tool. Never seen one before. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks :)

neal70 said:
Great pictures of those tangs JB, and the other photos. Does the British army knife shown qualify as lambsfoot, or is it a sheep?(bash) ;)
Thanks, Neal
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The tang pics aren't mine I'm afraid Neal. I have a Vic Mauser, but have given all the GAKSs I've picked up away, great knives in my opinion :thumbup: Definitely a Sheep ;) :D :thumbup:

irona said:
I have a vic (red cross) version of this that I picked up at a garage sale years ago. I thought it was some old retired 108mm model until now! Thanks everyone! Quick question - are these considered rare or hard to find by anyone? I get that they were probably mass produced for the army, but maybe a vic version?
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Could you post a pic Irona? Victorinox were one of the makers of the old German Army Knife, they also produced the civilian Mauser Officer's Knife shown above, and a red-handled version (without the clip blade of the Mauser) called the Safari :thumbup:
 
Yep, that's a Safari, useful knife :thumbup:
 
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