mel b3 Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 Hiya guys. I was given a knife on Friday, and I'd like to ID it , and get a bit of info on how to go about cleaning it up , before I add it to my collection of knives that will never get used . I seem to remember using something similar , but a little smaller , about 40 years ago. It looks like it's never been used or sharpened to be honest . It looks like it's been left somewhere damp , and its corroded over time . Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 military issue i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, ditchman said: military issue i think Have you got any idea what it's purpose is ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) I think this one is a vets knife, there are a few variations of this knife issued to the military. The little blade is a fleam for blood letting Edited August 28, 2022 by bluesj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 Very rare item its a professional and ceremonial grafting knife used for grafting and planting ginger It’s only to be used by the higher members of the guild of ginger grafters 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, bluesj said: I think this one is a vets knife, there are a few variations of this knife issued to the military. The little blade is a fleam for blood letting Very interesting. Thankyou 👍. 3 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Very rare item its a professional and ceremonial grafting knife used for grafting and planting ginger It’s only to be used by the higher members of the guild of ginger grafters 🤭 I best get it posted to his worshipful master ditchman 😁. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretlurcher1970 Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 Does it have a broad arrow stamped on the blade ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 I remember my dad having one, from memory it was identical, the pointy thing i was told is for splicing rope, thats all i remember of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 Just been sent this pic , so it looks like the mystery has been solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 That’s not so exiting 🤔 how are you going to clean it up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, Ferretlurcher1970 said: Does it have a broad arrow stamped on the blade ? Not that I can see. I'll be able to see more clearly when it's had a clean up . 2 minutes ago, Old farrier said: That’s not so exiting 🤔 how are you going to clean it up ? I'll get the blade on the belt sander tomorrow 😁 Does this mean that I have to buy a horse now ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, mel b3 said: Not that I can see. I'll be able to see more clearly when it's had a clean up . I'll get the blade on the belt sander tomorrow 😁 Angle grinder should do it 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Old farrier said: Angle grinder should do it 😊 I've got some of those 80 grit sanding wheels , should be just the job 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 I'd be tempted to use wet and dry paper and oil,as a lubricant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 49 minutes ago, mel b3 said: I've got some of those 80 grit sanding wheels , should be just the job 👍. use femented ginger oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1066 Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Dougy said: I remember my dad having one, from memory it was identical, the pointy thing i was told is for splicing rope, thats all i remember of it. Dougy you are exactly correct, it’s for splicing rope, every merchant and Royal Navy seaman would have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Diver One said: I'd be tempted to use wet and dry paper and oil,as a lubricant It might come to that , but it would be a shame to use anything abrasive, as apart from the rust , the blades look like they've bever been used , and are still highly polished. 5 hours ago, ditchman said: use femented ginger oil But what will I drizzle on my salad ?. 5 hours ago, steve1066 said: Dougy you are exactly correct, it’s for splicing rope, every merchant and Royal Navy seaman would have one. Cheers Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 The navy would have a spike for ropework but the army vetinary corps would have a similar spike but I can only assume it would be used as a hoof pick.therefore the components on the knife would be interchangeable at build point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 It looks similar to what I always knew as an army Jack knife with the marlin spike for splicing rope, but presumably in a veterinary situation the spike would be for getting Boy Scouts out of horses hooves 😀. Apparently the term ‘jack-knifing’ of a lorry originated from the action of the blade against the knife. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 I remember a relative of mine (now in her late 70's) had one of these when she was in the Girl Guides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 Hiya Mel Sometimes the 'patina' adds to the history of the object and the life it had..........adjusting this takes the shine off of the piece that has 'worked' for its keep...just saying. Minimal or leave alone is what I have read on Horology Forums - just saying. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 I had one when I was in the Sea Scouts, but the blood-letting piece was replaced by a bottle/tin opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 5 hours ago, mel b3 said: It might come to that , but it would be a shame to use anything abrasive, as apart from the rust , the blades look like they've bever been used , and are still highly polished. But what will I drizzle on my salad ?. Cheers Steve. its not yer salad ...........it should go on your meat and 2 vedge............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) Same as mine but in better nick. It's a British (or possibly Canadian) Army jack knife. Probably made WW1 but were issued up till the 50s. The small blade is an inefficient can opener. The ones made in Sheffield had a forked kind of can opener. Edited August 29, 2022 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 "Jack Knife"...........thats the proper word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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