Sheffield British Army Knife

[nuphoria]

Catch and release here.... too big and butch for me! (if you can believe that )



Exactly as seen here:
http://www.shefftek.com/british_army_knife.html
Looks to be mostly unused, certainly in great shape over all with a few small cosmetic marks.

Would like £15 which is what I paid. I'll cover PP fees and UK postage.

[nuphoria]

 

[MultiMat]

Wow that is a good price they go for quite a bit more in this neck of the woods .

My MT budget seems to have run dry recently  otherwise I would be a little tempted 

[nuphoria]

Last bump... listed elsewhere now

[Sparky415]

This not gone yet  (I already have one   )

copied from the above link  

All the finest characteristics of the British Army are contained within this high quality knife. Toughness, steadfastness & versatility are just a few of the qualities which have served the British soldier proving to be an invaluable working tool. This knife is not a weapon and is not designed as such it is a sturdy utility tool and as such proudly serves alongside the British Tommy every step of the way.

[edcgear]

For risk to be st*p*d... What is the long pointy curved thing (seen that before, but not know the name), and what you use it for?

Unfortunately PP is unavailable to me... But this look tempting...

[Sparky415]

I think its called a Marlin spike
It can be used to loosen knots in rope 

[edcgear]

I think its called a Marlin spike
It can be used to loosen knots in rope 

Tnx... But any other use? I mean you can loose knots with lat smaller tool, I guess...

[Sparky415]

I think it was originally designed for splicing/working with rope 

Nowadays it is used for general

Open for other suggestions 

[MultiMat]

I think its called a Marlin spike
It can be used to loosen knots in rope 

Tnx... But any other use? I mean you can loose knots with lat smaller tool, I guess...

Also known as a 'Pig stabber' most handy when dealing with wild pigs I guess 
I have heard soldiers used the Marlin spike too clean mud from their boot tread.


THIS IS BAK IS A BARGAIN 
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sheffield-England-Stainless-BRITISH-ARMY-CLASP-Knife-/290477083655?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43a1c88c07#ht_500wt_928
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/British-Army-Issue-Folding-clasp-knive-sappers-knive-/360287837336?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item53e2d41c98#ht_1128wt_911

[BlueDot]

I've also seen the marlinspike used to pull cotter pins and loosen shackles.
I think it seems so big because in the days of sailing ships there were a lot of ropes to manage, and I believe most were relatively large.

[Sparky415]

This gone yet Nuphoria 

[nuphoria]

Sorry for not updating sooner - sold elsewhere

[Zed]

Sorry for not updating sooner - sold elsewhere

  i was in the wrong place at the wrong time    glad you sold it though chrissy