2 blades and leather

[Globetrotter.uk]

I went to the car booty today and grabbed this kit.

it consists of a G ibberson blade (smaller one)
a chopper
awl type tool with plastic handle
pliers
unknown took with hole

all in a leather holster.

I was told it's a Riggers outfit.

So can anyone help identify the tools and useage.

And was 200 worth spending on them.






pennies that is.

 

[stevesteve]

Yes it was worth it! The parallel jaw pliers alone would be worth that.
I take it those are splicing spikes?

EDIT: I meant 'splicing' but typo left it as 'slicing' !

Good haul,

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

ok, definatly for a rigger on sailing boats etc. \i am going to work the blades today, remove surface rust and oil the pliers to get them free.

 

[Seagull]

Nice catch.

What youve got there is;

a standard seafarers knife
a heavy "riggers " knife, which may be based on an Admiralty pattern and used for batoning through the larger sizes of rope
a heavy duty scratch awl, possibly American made.
an Admiralty pattern "thistle-head " spike ,British made (and if you aint gonna use it, then please PM me, I collect spikes)
a pair of Maun pliers, with wire cutter. (Apart from being the bee's knees for wire work,theyre just about the most flexitile bit of kit for youre tackle box.)

Its a proper set, which has been put together by someone who knew the score.

Jammy Divil !

Ceeg

 

[Seagull]

Just a thought about those pliers, GT.

I adapted both my sets, to include a very thin spring washer, place it beneath the head of the central screw.....cos they do tend to drop out.

Ceeg

 

[Bushrat]

The set is indeed a riggers outfit. I had one exactly the same, as issued to all seamen in the Royal Navy. They issue a different set of knives these days with red plastic handles but these are still used if they can be found. From left to right they are commonly called, sidecutters, marlin spike, little pricker, riggin' knife, paint knife(your sharp one). The only thing missing from this setup is a teaspoon........just as important as every other bit of kit on your belt. They should clean up nice and a bit of boiled oil will keep them that way.

Enjoy;