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British Army Jack Knives 1880-1979

Article about: I cannot put an exact date on it, other than post war, maybe 1950's or 60's? But I am starting to guess now, which is not good. Cheers, Ade

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    I think you got a nice deal.

    Re cleaning: I would leave them as is.

    Cheers, Ade.

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    Thanks. I like them. I think they'll be a display or drawer collection. Might be the beginning of something?!
    I suspect the 1952 example is Army Issue due to the broad arrow mark. But the 1939 is maybe surplus? What do you all think?
    Thanks again for your comments.

    GJC

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    Here are my Jack knives two from WW1 and a 1980' knife
    1. George Wostenholm, Sheffield, England.
    2. J. U. James, & Son, Sheffield, England.
    3. Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield England.

    British Army Jack Knives 1880-1979British Army Jack Knives 1880-1979


    Anyone know what the I*XL on the blade means.

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    Anyone know what the I*XL on the blade means.
    "I Excell..." which was used by Wostenholm and I think it was Joseph Allen who used NON.XL as in "Non Excell..."

    Nice knives by the way!

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    Thanks for viewing and the info Time Bandit.

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    Great collections everyone. They are 'heavy duty' - and a little
    difficult to open. I currently have only two British jack knives
    to contribute which I picked up locally.........
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    Regards,


    Steve.

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    They are 'heavy duty' - and a little
    difficult to open.
    Aye they are at times! I'll bet a few finger nails have been ripped off by the buggers!!

    Nice couple of knives you've got there.

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    Greetings all,

    I thought this WWI Era's newspaper article would go good in this thread. Interesting bit of war-time propaganda reference the "marlin spike's" use/purpose. It appears to be the German's equivalent of the Allies Saw Backed Bayonet's faux controversy. I was not tracking this German backstory regarding their explanation for this infernal British torturing device or "eye gouger" a.k.a. the humble marlin spike.

    Njoy, I did...

    V/r Lance

    Double click on the article to enlarge.


    British Army Jack Knives 1880-1979
    Last edited by MilitariaOne; 12-26-2018 at 10:20 PM.

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    Interesting little story Lance as it puts us back into the time period. I have one of these knives of WW1 era and have wondered whether the marlinspike was a necessary implement, for Army personnel. But my grandfather did tell me it was used to remove stones from the horses hooves, and of course horses were vital for shifting supplies and munitions on the western front. Also an amusing little comment about the German's antipathy towards smoke....of course and invitation for a grenade or mortar.

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    Well, any soldier who worked with rope needed a marlin spike, just like the sailors for general rope work, un-doing knots etc.
    A useful piece of equipment for not only cavalry troops, but artillery, engineers, pioneers, sappers etc.

    Thanks for showing an interesting article Lance.

    Vosper

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