Can anybody show me what a 1943 pattern RAF Escape boot knife looks like?

[Grimebox]

Hello, I have recently purchased a pair of 1943 pattern RAF Escape boots and as is common with most of these boots the knife is missing from the inside pocket.
I have done some internet research and I cannot seem to get a definative answer / suitable picture as to what the knife would have looked like. Does anybody have one or a decent picture from a book so that I can start the hunt. I'm aware that they are very rare and expensive, but I also believe that they are fairly nondescript so I live in hope at finding one for pennies!

[big ned]

Hi Grimebox,

Heres one, just over halfway down on the left hand side.The Historic Flying Clothing Company

Regards, Ned.

[Grimebox]

Cheers Ned

As I thought very nondescript - I wonder how many have been thrown away over the years! At least I know what I'm looking for now, just got to find one for £2.50 at a carboot!

[Ludford101]

Just seem this post and wanted to add some images of such a knife that was picked up last Saturday at car boot sale .. but can not yet add images
Regards
Gary

[Ludford101]

Just seem this post and wanted to add some images of such a knife that was picked up last Saturday at car boot sale .. but can not yet add images
Regards
Gary

Ok now using a PC so can add some images.

The boot is one of a pair for illustration ... the knife was picked up for ... £1 ... I know

It can still happen in 2017 !!

[Grimebox]

B*stard! I commend you Sir, well done 👍

[Ludford101]

And just to rub salt into the already smarting wound here is one that was found in similar circumstances a few years ago ...

This one retains the black finish to the case and has not been sharpened

Cheers

Gary

[Anderson]

We'll all be out looking for those knives now!