World War I Navy Issue Knife

Thanks for the support I may just do it. Your avatar is very fitting of the Cut It.

Now go get you some Natzi scalps!
 
@texmex03

'I've already collected my hundred and more.'

Scalp that Rope Knife's bail and make a ring out of it or a bail holder for other knives bails (as cool as I could get to Aldo's words in this section).

I'll admit, I'm not a bail guy myself. I came up with a cool tie for a lanyard that 'resembles' an anchor when used on a bail. I now keep a specific pocket knife sheath to accommodate the bail. These Rope Knives are my expectation to having a bail on a knife.
 
I can't decide between amber bone, or yellow bone....
To get both is not an option, yellow is favoured by 2%
 
You will like whichever one you choose. The difference is very little. Choose one before they all find permanent homes.
kj
 
At last I get to CF and CE them!

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I need to learn to shoot pictures with one of them camera thingies!:eek:

The bone is indeed marvellous!:D

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As an aside, the Canadian dime has a relief of the schooner "Bluenose" on it.

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That vessel was an undefeated international racing schooner, about the time the subject U.S.Navy issue knife was developed! I wonder if there were any on board?:rolleyes:
 
I received my cranberry jigged bone version today. Like others have said it's even nicer in person! I absolutely love it! Thank you so much Charlie for making these knives happen!
 
texmex03 said:
Thanks for the comments above Campbell and Dean.

I know everyone will think I am crazy but I like everything about mine but the bail. I thought I could get over it because I like the blade jigging color and size of the knife. Jigging is my favorite seen on a GEC so far.

So I put it up on the exchange but if it doesn't work out there I may go Dremel crazy and cut the thing off and enjoy it that way 👿
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:eek::eek::eek:
WHAAAAAAAAT!!! my friend....... are you sure?
But I guess thats what knife collecting is all about - its a very personalised thing - that knife is going to go with a bang when you sell it - I just hope you dont regret selling it, I do have a sneaky feeling these will become more and more in demand as time goes by.
 
Oddly enough it didn't go, had it up this morning for $125. I ended up withdrawing it because I had to run out of town and wouldn't be able to ship out for several days so now I have a few days to think on it. To cut or to sell...if only you knew the ideas racing around my head. 😰

I could see me regretting it down the road. I still wish I had kept my new day single copperhead Barlow to keep my an it ebony company.
 
Magnificent photos everyone. I went for the Antique Amber because I wanted one that was very traditional color wise for such a old pattern.
I do love the look of the Cranberry Jigged bone though.
Mine has arrived with a handful of other new GEC's, however I'll have to wait until I get home tomorrow to see them.
 
Yay, Charlie! For not having a camera thingie you do pretty well. :D
 
So I skimmed the thread and did not notice, but I too was wondering more about the functional design. I agree that it makes the most sense that it has a square tip so that you dont drop it and stab yourself, or stab your mate if you slip on deck.

What about the bail? When I first saw it I was thinking that it was a lanyard attachment to prevent the knife from going overboard, but with some of the pics I see with the bail folded over the blade I guess the design is to ensure the blade stays closed? I wonder what the particular need for this feature was with these knives at the time? If it was brought up, sorry that I must have skimmed over it!
 
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jprime84 said:
So I skimmed the thread and did not notice, but I too was wondering more about the functional design. I agree that it makes the most sense that it has a square tip so that you dont drop it and stab yourself, or stab your mate if you slip on deck.

What about the bail? When I first saw it I was thinking that it was a lanyard attachment, but I guess the design is to ensure the blade stays closed? I wonder what the particular need for this feature was with these knives at the time? If it was brought up, sorry that I must have skimmed over it!
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From earlier in the thread:

Jack Black said:
...As for the carrying of the knife, the 1897 US Navy uniform regulations state that a knife lanyard was to be issued to all sailors for the purpose of carrying the issue knife. It was to be:



The lanyard was worn around the neck, and the knife tucked into the front breast pocket.

You can see them being carried on the USS New York, during an evening's entertainment in 1900.



And even one in use! :eek:

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I wonder if I can figure out how to tie a lanyard like that?
 
Glad you like the picture Rachel and Jack!
You should both be watching your respective mailboxes!!;)
 
r8shell said:
I wonder if I can figure out how to tie a lanyard like that?
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I've been thinking the same thing! There is a lot of fine braiding and tying involved!

If I recall correctly, I bought some heavy wool navy pants for winter, and they had a definite lack of pockets!
I can see at least part of the need to carry a knife in a shirt pocket in those uniforms. Any Old Salts out there to further enlighten us?
 
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