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I've got this knife. I'm pretty sure it's a British army knife similar to thousands of others made during WW2 by a great many Sheffield makers and, frankly, it's a bit of a wreck. It has a silver, rather than standard black, handle and is on the large side compared to most others of it's type. It retains it's lanyard loop but has long since lost it's marlin spike and its remaining blade has obviously been crudely sharpened on a grinding wheel. It is clearly beyond sensible restoration and, because of it's damage, has no monetary value whatsoever. But for me, and for all of this, this knife has life and character. It oozes history and its appearance and current state, for me, speak volumes about it's past and it's relations with its former owner/owners. Most importantly it is still very strong, sharp and usable. I like knives that bare the scars of their past lives and survive to tell the tale. I wondered if anyone else had any that, however damaged, remain useful or cherished for practical or sentimental reasons. Love to see pictures of any that do. Many thanks.
Mark.
Untitled by Mark Saunders, on Flickr
Untitled by Mark Saunders, on Flickr
I neglected to note the maker of the knife which resides in my tool box at work, but I can add details later for anyone who may be interested.
Mark.
Untitled by Mark Saunders, on FlickrUntitled by Mark Saunders, on FlickrI neglected to note the maker of the knife which resides in my tool box at work, but I can add details later for anyone who may be interested.
