Warning -We will not sell this knife to anyone who cannot prove they are 18 or over no matter their age - thank you.
British military jack knife from the 1st World War. Clearly marked 1938 to the blade. Bakelite handle and carbon stell blades
Broad arrow ordnance mark to marlin spike - While these knives were primarily made as a sailor’s knife they were issued to all branches of the British Military and Commonwealth forces
Date and makers mark marks on blade
Because Sheffield, England was and remains the centre of knife making in Great Britain, these knives are often referred to as “Sheffield Riggers” regardless of the Company of manufacture.
Those made in Sheffield will either be marked with the Sheffield Arrow stamp or the word Sheffield, or both along with the individual company trademark. Most will also have the date of manufacture. Collectors prefer knives stamped with a war time manufacture date (1939-1945)
Makers mark faint but readable on the blade as Wade and Butcher - Sheffield
Wade & Butcher, a renowned cutlery manufacturer from Sheffield, England, produced various types of knives, including those used during World War I. Their knives were known for their quality and durability.
One Notable example is the British army issue jack knife from 1937, which features a marlin spike and a tin opener
Copper carrying hoop, stubby blade, large blade ( 9.5cm long) and spike (11cm long) to untie knots in rope
Knife in used vintage condition, I have oiled the knife to free the blades and left it in the used very heavily patinaed condition you see in the images to preserve the knifes history
Buyer must be 18 or over to purchase this knife - We will not sell this item to anyone under 18
IMPORTANT
We would like to add that whilst we always try to get to a sale price that we feel is not only fair but also below market price, we are open to offers - just contact us for a chat on a particular item or a deal for a bulk buy.
Please note postage is included in the price of all items for all Great Britain customers.
Customers outside of Great Britain can either request a postage quote direct from us by emailing info@antiqueforager.com or you can simply buy the same item on Etsy where we sell throughout the world. Go to our Etsy shop https://theantiqueforager.etsy.com and search for the item you are interested in and follow the checkout procedure.
Please note all our items are second hand, vintage or antiques; they are in good condition but may show signs of use.
We endeavour to point out any faults the piece may have and each item is priced accordingly
Please take a good look at the photos to see their condition before placing your order and do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or clarification we will be more than happy to answer any of your queries.
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