View Full Version : [WTB or trade] British military clasp knives, KFS sets, etc.
I am looking for WWII style British military clasp knives, preferably WWII dated. I am interested in both the army (top) and navy (bottom) versions:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3814440/WWIIBritKnife02.jpg
Army version w. no spike
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3814440/WWIIBritKnife01.jpg
Navy/Royal Marines w. spike
I know that these are available online and on eBay, but the prices are utterly ridiculous! I know that these are to be found at fleamarkets, estate sales and car booth sales in the UK for much more reasonable prices.
I will pay or trade for gear. Price depending on condition. I am only interested in knives w. complete tools and intact scales.
If anyone can find me an airborne/commando jack knife as well, I will pay handsomly for it:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3814440/WWIIBritKnife03.jpg
The knives will be sold or passed on the members of my WWII re-enactment group, with no profit on my side.
I am also looking for a WWII dated MK III "Turtle" helmet - if the price is right.
I am also interested in the odd Fairbairn Sykes dagger - again; if the price is right :)
These are also in high demand in our group:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3814440/1944KFS01.JPG
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3814440/1944KFS02.JPG
The 1944 pattern British KFS. I suspect some of you may actually have some of these in your outdoors kit :)
Incomplete sets are welcome too.
rossbird
19-10-2013, 09:07 PM
Hi Jeep
There was a navy one in my local antique shop today They wanted £15 for it, which I thought was over priced,
Tony
Hi Jeep
There was a navy one in my local antique shop today They wanted £15 for it, which I thought was over priced,
Tony
A knife? Which model?
rossbird
21-10-2013, 04:55 PM
As I posted, it was the Navy one:)
Was it stamped with a production year?
rossbird
22-10-2013, 05:13 PM
Didn't handle it.Was in a glass cabinet, the ticket stated 1945.
Ok, thanks.
£15 isn't too bad if the condition is fair.
rossbird
23-10-2013, 05:04 PM
Here's a pic of the knife Jacob, Not the best, taken through the glass.
I've just realised, there may be a Army one behind it, for £6.
What do you think!
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rossbird
23-10-2013, 05:10 PM
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This may be better.
Looks good. The one in the back looks like a military knife as well. I may be interested in both :)
Peaks
23-10-2013, 08:58 PM
Hi,
this might not be true................. but I was told that Royal Engineer units were issued with the "navy" type knife for rope splicing purposes
Adam Savage
24-10-2013, 07:11 PM
Not sure if it's any use to you, but I have an old Army pattern one, well used (has seen a lot of sharpening), and missing the lanyard loop at the back. No date anywhere on it :)
You're welcome to it if you want it buddy.
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Not sure if it's any use to you, but I have an old Army pattern one, well used (has seen a lot of sharpening), and missing the lanyard loop at the back. No date anywhere on it :)
You're welcome to it if you want it buddy.
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Indeed I do :D
Thanks a bunch!
Adam Savage
24-10-2013, 08:03 PM
I'll get it in the post to you when I get chance mate ;)
ian c
24-10-2013, 08:26 PM
The Royal Engineers are still issued with a clasp knife with a marlin spike.
Adam Savage
13-11-2013, 09:25 AM
Been looking for other items that can be included with your knife, before I send it over. Seems a waste to just sent a small pocket knife over :)
Been looking for other items that can be included with your knife, before I send it over. Seems a waste to just sent a small pocket knife over :)
That sounds awesome Adam :D I am in no hurry :)
I am also looking for a WWII dated Stengun strap:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3814440/StenStrap.jpg
David_JAFO
15-11-2013, 06:02 PM
hello,
Peaks this is true BTW. My mate (Veteran) former Royal Navy, Royal Marine Combat Engineers, & Royal Engineers (Suez, Aden, Radfan, Cyprus) he confirmed this as I was showing he my two Jack Knives (old & new) he also stated he made a lanyard for such as part of his training, & utilised such as a Sapper. He still has the lanyard at home.
Regards
David
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Hi,
this might not be true................. but I was told that Royal Engineer units were issued with the "navy" type knife for rope splicing purposes
thejungleisneutral
09-12-2013, 08:16 AM
If anyone can find me an airborne/commando jack knife as well, I will pay handsomly for it:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3814440/WWIIBritKnife03.jpg
Dagger, Jacks as pictured above are still being manufactured in the UK to one of the wartime patterns and are pleasantly inexpensive - Get 'em here: http://www.tradesmanschoice.com/catalog/A_Wright_Son/80_BEX.html (no affiliation, but have purchased twice)
Adam Savage
09-12-2013, 09:46 AM
Nice find mate T^
Dagger, Jacks as pictured above are still being manufactured in the UK to one of the wartime patterns and are pleasantly inexpensive - Get 'em here: http://www.tradesmanschoice.com/catalog/A_Wright_Son/80_BEX.html (no affiliation, but have purchased twice)
Awesome find! Thanks T^
Sylvanbilly
14-12-2013, 09:22 AM
These are also in high demand in our group:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3814440/1944KFS01.JPG
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3814440/1944KFS02.JPG
The 1944 pattern British KFS. I suspect some of you may actually have some of these in your outdoors kit :)
Incomplete sets are welcome too.
I have a set, but one prong off the fork is broken off.
Are you interested?
I have a set, but one prong off the fork is broken off.
Are you interested?
Very much :)
Sylvanbilly
14-12-2013, 10:12 AM
Very much :)
Send me the address you want it posting to, I'll get it off ASAP
Sylvanbilly
16-12-2013, 08:50 PM
I have a set, but one prong off the fork is broken off.
Are you interested?
Will get this in the post to you soon,
I also seen this today
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But it was about an hour from where i live and not sure when i am going back
Thumbcrusher
17-12-2013, 03:05 PM
Awesome find! Thanks T^
Might have one of these! I'll get back to you!
Thumbcrusher
17-12-2013, 04:13 PM
Might have one of these! I'll get back to you!
Having demolished the garage and house looking for this, I have been informed by SWMBO that it was, "probably" thrown out when we moved house!!!:mad: Sorry Jeep but If i come across it its yours!
Having demolished the garage and house looking for this, I have been informed by SWMBO that it was, "probably" thrown out when we moved house!!!:mad: Sorry Jeep but If i come across it its yours!
Ooooh! I know about that feeling all too well..!
But, thanks anyway :)
Send me the address you want it posting to, I'll get it off ASAP
I recieved the KFS yesterday. Thanks a bunch! T^
Sylvanbilly
15-01-2014, 09:36 PM
I recieved the KFS yesterday. Thanks a bunch! T^
No probs
All the best
midas
16-01-2014, 04:16 PM
"For what its worth"I was issued with the model you describe,as "NAVY" in 1957,One of the last "virgin Soldiers",I was in the Royal Army Service Corp,(Driver)It was made by J ? HOLLAND,SHEFFIELD.and dated 1939 on the opener.Arrow on the Marlin spike..Perhaps as we were the last National Service Conscripts,they were issueing/using up "old stock"????Still got it,never used it,as I had my own pocket knife.
"For what its worth"I was issued with the model you describe,as "NAVY" in 1957,One of the last "virgin Soldiers",I was in the Royal Army Service Corp,(Driver)It was made by J ? HOLLAND,SHEFFIELD.and dated 1939 on the opener.Arrow on the Marlin spike..Perhaps as we were the last National Service Conscripts,they were issueing/using up "old stock"????Still got it,never used it,as I had my own pocket knife.
Awesome. Let me know if you want to part with it :)
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