Tommy knife ?

[Forest fella]

I've been going through some of my Older Pen knives and I'd like to know what sort of price to ask for a Great Condition British Army Folding Clasp knife dated 1943 Stamped Broad Arrow Venture HMSLATER.
This Type
but this isn't a pic of my knife it's just for ref
Cheers

 

[JonathanD]

Usually around £35 - £55 depending on condition

 

[Forest fella]

Crikey wasn't expecting that much. I'll have a look at my other 1 which I think is a Dutch Army folder.
Cheers

 

[CLEM]

Lovely old things

 

[Man of Tanith]

watching this with interest....

i am toying with adding one to my stable

 

[JonathanD]

Every Englishman should have one in the collection.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Every Englishman should have one in the collection.

I have my Grandad's one Jonathan.
But its not leaving the house.

want one to take out and use

 

[Forest fella]

They were built to last thats for sure, and yes I've also been passed on my Grand dads knife and his was built to be used by the look of it.

 

[JonathanD]

I recommend these for daily use, if you don’t want to ruin a historical original.

British Army Clasp Knife ( Jack Knife) with Black Checkered Grips

British Army clasp knife This newly made knife is faithful to the clasp knife as used by the British Army in the 20th Century. Three piece British Army knife features: 2 3/4" Stainless steel Blade (7cms) Can-opener tool Bottle opener Marline spike for rope work Handle has an integrated...

www.sofmilitary.co.uk

 

[CLEM]

I have my Grandad's one Jonathan.
But its not leaving the house.

want one to take out and use

I had my Dads but carelessly lost it as a boy

 

[Forest fella]

Yeah I gave my 1 to a mate for his gardening jobs as I didn't fancy walking about with a Marlin Spike, it's a good borer but I don't do alot of Rope work.

 

[Forest fella]

Actually I I think this 1 is the Italian Model ?

 

[forrestdweller]

one tool is (obviously) a knife blade -- but what's the other blade ?!

 

[JonathanD]

Tin opener.

 

[Forest fella]

yes and pry bar and I've read somewhere that it could be used to break wire ''Not cut'' more like strangler?.

 

[forrestdweller]

Tin opener

thanks -- it looks a wee bit different from the tin openers i'm familiar with...

 

[gra_farmer]

Usually around £35 - £55 depending on condition

I just sold one of those and I had trouble getting £11

 

[JonathanD]

I just sold one of those and I had trouble getting £11

 

[Forest fella]

Here's some Pic's of mine.

 

[Man of Tanith]

found one in stables at home




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