I was rather surprised by the size of it. It has been an excellent replacement for the Swiss knife and the marlinspike has been very useful. Both knives are engraved 'British Army'. It has the feel of a knife that will last a long, long time. This blade appears to be completely unsharpened, opens beer bottles well however.

His pocket knives were always sturdy, honest, and workmanlike, just like him. I'm happy I bought it, and I'd do it again.". Will have this forever.

I'm a backpacker and am glad I did not discover this issue 10 miles in the wilderness. The Eagle knife is our most popular knife by This little unit qualifies. The British Army Knife, in its three variants, is all that - sturdy, honest, and workmanlike. the rivets) have sharp edges and the point of the marlinspike does not fit flush when it is closed, causing it to snag on inside of pocket as do the rivets. I've reviewed the picture of the knife shown on this web display and it looks like the can opener blade has been sharpened (on the Army version) but that is certainly not the fact in real life.

7/23/2013. £9.95, Only Stuff that is as much art as it is useful. Three Bladed British Navy Knife with Marlinspike. 1/29/2011.

Some of the finish work(i.e. My only gripe is the angle that the blade makes with the handle which is a DESIGN issue not the fault of the knife's. I found that I have put it to the test, They are by far a great strong and built to last of long lasting knives. We have a shop and mail order operation. I believe if people use them, they will love them. Don't let the looks put you off, this knife will become a fast favorite and looks likely to last at least one lifetime. I personally have carried mine in 11 countries, three military deployments and have found more uses for it than an altoids tin! 7/2/2010, I bought the two bladed version and have loved it.

Super smooth marlinspike for knotwork and splicing. This little knife has everything you need in a hurry. There is a hard-to-find single-blade model which features the sheep-foot blade only, omitting even the prying feature, and this is a good one for carrying in the pocket of your Sunday-go-to-meetin' pants without stressing the pocket. Having said all that I was expecting to pass this down to one of my grandkids. Welcome to Charley’s Surplus, the web’s authority on Army-Navy military surplus, tactical gear, camping equipment, and survival supplies. To log in click here. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. I gave a total of thirteen of these knives to relatives and friends between 1975 and 2007 and, as of yet, none have failed to meet the tasks they are used for. The only problem I have with the knife is the fact that the can opener/bottle opener blade will not open. I didn't buy it because it didn't have a shackle key; a very important accessory for anyone who has tried to open a tight headboard shackle on a mains'l halyard. Silvermans began trading at the turn of the 20th century and incorporated in 1946. We have secure parking for customers who wish to visit by car, van or motorcycle. It's not pretty" or elegant; it's just a good tool. I'm a sailor (as in sailboat sailor). 1/2/2013. ", david in usa , Silvermans camping and survival category.Military and outdoor equipment, tents, ponchos, sleeping bags, cookers, torches, navigation, multitools, water-carrying, survival guides, first-aid and safety.10% discount to military, police and emergency services with ID …

L. Marie Willard, Sharpened OK after 20 mins on the stones. £39.95, Only 12/4/2010. 8/5/2014. 12/19/2010. Beautiful Knife, everything I expected, I bought a 2 blade and 3 blade for my collection and to pass on to my kids later on. It is very well made and will be a new favorite.

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The burnished stainless steel body goes well with the polished blades.

On the whole, this was a very good purchase. 90-Day Money Back Guarantee+ Free Returns. Although the marlin spike, knife and bottle/can opener were tight they did manage to loosen up some other than the bottle opener which still on occasion will break a nail. I added it to my key chain. The straight blade opens to an angle slightly less than the handle, which makes cutting open boxes a pleasure. Shop and Save at Sportsman's Guide's Military Surplus Store on Knives, Swords & Machetes, Military Bayonets (Post 1945).Find both "vintage" and "new" Military Surplus Knives & Swords here at the lowest prices, guaranteed!

I just received the two bladed knife. I would highly recommend these knives to anyone that is looking for knives to last a long time. This is the first I have seen and will by others for presents, Simon Tidd,

The quality of this knife is fantastic! Feels solid in your hand. The laser marking method is clearer, faster and allows us to be flexible with stocking. Rugged tools for rugged work.

All steel construction, made by Ibberson, one of Sheffield's oldest cutlery firms. Ian Cunningham, Thank you Garrett Wade! I can get it open with a screw driver in the slot. Simple and to the point. It looked like it had been assembled from a kit by a not-very bright teenager with tool marks on the scales, the pins looking hand peened, and the shackle showing the fine workmanship you'd expect from an 18th Century metal shop. The blade holds a great edge and is easy to open. The two-blade model omits the spike. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Made in England, this tool, every part formed from steel, is also a work of art, simple and elegant in design and function. I collect knives; in my opinion it is one of my best purchases regarding cost v. quality.

It is very solid and made to be used hard and for a long time. The British Navy Knife. I have had this knife with me for probably 10 years now. Lawrence Hall, The marlin spike is a must for climbers or anyone that deals with ropes and knots. Knives at Dropzone - UK's No 1 Military Supplies & Army Surplus Specialist. It has been in use all those years and can say I have used all three blades and the screwdriver at various times. I don't do a lot of sailor's work, so the marlin spike would be a waste for me.

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Very happy with this knife plus it might have been made by a distant relative.

David Reid, £47.95, Pay for your items securely on our site by card or Paypal, Our lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm. The knife I saw was die stamped and the one sold on Garret Wade is laser etched, so I asked a question regarding the lettering on the handle, I was provided the following response: "Around 12 months ago, we began laser-marking the knife scales rather than die-stamping. Note: Items on a credit card order are only charged at the time of actual shipment.

I will order more in the future as need arises. It is not a small knife however and will take up most of your pocket space if that's where you decide to carry it. £25.95, Only 2/25/2011. I was pleased with it and intend to buy another. Let me start by saying thank you so much for the excellent customer service I received from Garrett Wade, you guys made my shopping experience a pleasure !! Bulkier then most pocket knifes. This is a good quality knife. 7/10/2015. I have liked this so much, it is now the official estate" present to my male friends who are inclined to like this kind of thing.

Built to last, sharp, and functional. Unfortunately today the spring that holds the knife open broke which makes the knife less than safe to carry or to use. The marlin spike has come in handy on untold number of times in untying stubborn knots. She carried it for years and used it heavily for her rope work on real Manilla rope. Harold McKew, What the heck, before sending it back, I gave it a try. Among my several pocket knives, this one has become my favorite. Very well worth the money! I don't have a negative thing to say about them. 9/15/2010, Gentleman Mac, Lloyd Smith, 7/22/2016. The first one I received had a sloppy mechanism/assembly, but the replacement is fine, showing the first one to be an aberration. I purchased the two bladed version.

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What the heck, before sending it back, I gave it a try. This knife is one of the most solid of the knives that i have in my collection. I contacted Egginton Bros. LTD, the company that makes this knife, and they told me I could purchase it thru Garrett Wade. Die-stamping has to take part early on in the manufacturing process which gave us less flexibility. The blade came razor sharp out of the box and the marlin spike will come in very handy at my work place. Very impressed with this knife. This is it. Ordering was quick and painless. All in all, a great little knife. Silvermans specialises in military clothing, vintage military kit and accessories, outdoor, police/security and motorcycle clothing. Cordie Splicer, Daniel Tabisula, Designed for British soldiers and sailors, one of these will be your best pal when camping and hunting, in the shop, and on the job. Garrett Wade's really fast service makes buying one or two of these an even better deal.

Very handy for a variety of tasks. I think a note to the manufacturer is in order. Lawrence Hall, Please do not offer this knife or any other product without testing its function. Buy Online! It makes me smile. 1/22/2017, Absolutely what I expected. If you like arty knives, this one is a real conversation piece! It has replaced the lock-back that he carried for many years. This is a good looking, well constructed knife. You currently have no recently viewed items. The motto Genuine British Army Knife" looked like a bad joke. For a highly rated tool combo these are not good features. Unacceptable. It is almost indestructible but it may fail on occasion. I like cool stuff. finished makes this a great knife The knife comes with a... Only two more shopping days till lockdown!

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Both thumb nails are broken and the darn thing will not open. 1/12/2011. And, with Christmas coming, a British Army Knife from Garrett Wade would make an economical but very thoughtful gift for those who appreciate excellence and understatement in their field gear.