WW1 Knife ?

[shaymen]

Attached picture of what I am told is a WW1 Knife - Apart from that I know nothing.

Not a weapons expert - it was given to me by an old boy in my village who I have been doing a bit of research for - We think it was his fathers.

Any help appreciated - no doubt this is an easy one for all you weapon experts.

[museumtom]

This seems to be the standard British Army issue jack knife, you should find the year of manufacture on it and a broad arrow.

Tom

[Barry Q]

Yup, it's the standard issue pocket knife. It should have the makers name at the base of the main blade. On mine is marked:

G (Picture of a crown) R

J. Rodgers &Sons

Norfolk St

Sheffield England.

The 'crows foot' is on the base of the hoof pick.

On yours, the steel pin is missing from the can opener.

[shaymen]

Thanks for the info chaps

It has Harrisson Brothers & Howson on it.

But no sign of a year or arrow - I know what you mean though because he also gave me a WW2 Knife which does have that info on it.

Suppose its just rubbed off over all the years ?

Glyn

[Max Poilu]

Certainly the WW2 examples are usually marked but I do not think the Great War knives always are (different design of course). The example I have has the owner's name carved into the 'grip' but no maker details.

[GWRCo]

Hi,

you'll also find these knives with wooden sides (boer war) as well as not having them, being just plain steel which are predominantly of a later war period.

I've owned 3 of these knives myself, and the lanyard ring is predominantly made from steel also, but you do see them with brass ones!

tim

[shaymen]

Once again Pals

Thanks for all the replies

Glyn