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Post by jlukins on Jun 21, 2022 17:58:12 GMT
Can you assist with identifying these 2 knives. They where provided by an anonomous donner - we think originating from either WW1 or WW2 Any assistance would be greately appreciated. (there are 2 images for each knife) Thanks, John |
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Post by Murffy on Jun 23, 2022 19:14:48 GMT
I'm not really an expert so can't say for sure. The second one appears to be full-tang construction and I don't think you saw those until between the wars. My guess (and only a guess) would be WWII vintage.
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Post by pgandy on Jun 24, 2022 12:39:49 GMT
The second one, without a bolster and riveted scales, is a Mk3. They were introduced during WWII. The last contract that I know of was to Windlass in 1983. There were doubtlessly other contractors and were used later than the 1983. I think some may have been issued during the early part of the 21st century but am not sure of this. If that one was a military issue it should have some stampings to indicate so otherwise it’s just a copy thereof. Sorry I cannot help on the other but my guess is a civilian model made during the last half, possibly a couple of decades earlier, of the 20th century. Original Copy   |
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Post by jlukins on Jun 30, 2022 16:07:02 GMT
Thanks
Much appreciated.
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Post by kailashblades on Dec 16, 2022 10:51:16 GMT
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Post by pgandy on Dec 17, 2022 17:21:26 GMT
That was a worthy read and I’ve bookmarked it. Thanks.
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