Original British Army WWII type Infantry Clasp Knife with Lanyard and Belt Attachment Hand Select:Yes Tail Horsehair

Tail Horsehair

Supplier to the British Fire Service on a "when available" basis

Rarely encountered today

Made from Wood

Original Item: Current production and Issue

Original British Army WWII type Infantry Clasp Knife with Lanyard and Belt Attachment Hand Select:Yes Tail HorsehairOriginal Item: Genuine Military issue British WW2 type, show 1950s post war dates, but are nearly identical to WWII issue. These are the sturdy Clasp knives issued to all British infantrymen as part of their personal equipment. Each knife is fitted with a 'Sheep's Foot' Blade, (Sheep's Foot denotes the blade shape), a Can Opener, a Screw Driver and a Marlin Spike for use in knot tying and untying. The Marlin Spike, as every English schoolboy knows,