British WW2 Folding Saw

[Recon 3690]

Here are some pix a Surgical set and some of a civilian Sabre Cut Saw

[Patgore]

Was the file issued with the kit a rat-tail or triangular-section?

Triangular section would probably work better on those teeth.

PatG

[Recon 3690]

I should clarify rat tail handle, has to be a cultural thing, growing up any file with a spike handle was a rat tail

[Recon 3690]

my pic is from Captain Jacks Militaria - WW2 British Saw Set in Pouch
100 euros buys it

[Recon 3690]

here is a pic of Russian military version in use it is at Russian water bottles, rucksacks, sleeping bags, travel bags I believe the handles on the UK saw were to be used in a similar fassion

[jimpy]

my pic is from Captain Jacks Militaria - WW2 British Saw Set in Pouch
100 euros buys it

I notice that he's got it flagged as " used by British paratroopers at Arnhem 1944".
The elite forces tag strikes again! Not bad for a piece of kit that was standard vehicle issue kit for TANKS!!

Thanks for posting the other pics as well Recon, nice set showing the "variations on a theme"

Regards etc

Ian D

AKA: Jimpy

[jimpy]

Was the file issued with the kit a rat-tail or triangular-section?

Triangular section would probably work better on those teeth.

PatG

Hi PG

The file was a triangular section one.

Regards etc

Ian D

AKA: Jimpy

[shadowwolf]

Jimpy, I have 2 complete sets of these from 1952, I don't mind breaking one of the sets so that you have a complete one.
Regards, Simon.

[jimpy]

Jimpy, I have 2 complete sets of these from 1952, I don't mind breaking one of the sets so that you have a complete one.
Regards, Simon.

Thanks Simon.

Will give you a call Tuesday morning.

Regards

Ian

[shadowwolf]

Ian, yes phone me in the morning. Hanningfield metals should be re-open after their 2 week hols aswell
Regards, Simon.