SIEBE GORMAN & Co. diving knife

[Reibert]

Hi, mates !

Got some blades today, among them an englisch pattern diver´s knife.

As far as I found out this is the last pattern diver´s knife, manufactured by SIEBE GORMANN & Co., produced about 1960, and , allegedly, in use in the Dutch Army till the 80´s.
Anybody can confirm ?

Was this last pattern diver´s knife, manufactured by SIEBE GORMAN & Co., also in use in the British Navy actually ?

Please, apologize my naive question´s, but, I´m not firm in collecting british blades and my knowledge in commonwealth blank weapon´s is pretty poor ...

Thx. in advance,
R.

[harryamb2]

as used by all hard hat divers.

[Reibert]

as used by all hard hat divers.

OK, this particular, last pattern, SIEBE GORMANN & Co. diver´s knife was used in the British Navy by when, (from when until when) ? ...

[SRB]

What's with the bolt?

factory fitted or subsequently?

[Reibert]

What's with the bolt?

factory fitted or subsequently?

Looks OK to me !

Pity, that in a "Brit" forum doesn´t came more on information´s regarding a "brit" blank weapon so far ...

[Watchdog]

What's with the bolt?

factory fitted or subsequently?

That bolt and leather strap are not actually part of the scabbard and would likely be the owners invention. The scabbard had only the slot in the metal, it was not issued with any attached strap.

Regards

Mark

[Reibert]

That bolt and leather strap are not actually part of the scabbard and would likely be the owners invention. The scabbard had only the slot in the metal, it was not issued with any attached strap.

Regards

Mark

Really ? ...

Siebe, Gorman Knives History

English diving knifes

[Reibert]

Found this, old, thread:

Divers knife