This is a very heavy FS Knife, its weight is just under 1lb at fifteen and a quarter ounces. What do Knife collectors and Military enthusiasts make of this very unusual pattern? Regards, Clive.
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IMO it looks like someone was playing with a lathe and turned out a
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Not for me
I agree with Greg, cross guard, nut, blade........all made up by someone and sometime, could have happened last week??? Who knows??
The only part I would go for is the scabbard.
Regards
Irv
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looks
Possibly one of the Indian copies that have flooded the market in the last few years ..
Gary J.Comment
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I thought the 3rd pattern was designed to save on brass?
Also, doesn't it slip more easily with these longitudinal grooves? Could you stab something for comparison?
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A clue regarding the original owner of the knife and his history. Regards, Clive.Comment
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Oooooh an Auxiliary Unit member!
If I remember correctly I read that the auxiliaries who were not armed with the F+S were told to equip themselves with a knife, examples include Scout/Bowie knifes and modified saw blades.
Maybe another example of this? Box of parts turned up and not enough to go around? Orrrr a privately modified one at Coleshill House?
Danny
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Auxiliary Unit member! Then it is a private purchase knife most likely from Sheffield.Comment
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The original owner of this knife. S.E.Essex Auxiliary Units and commanded the following patrols : Canvey Island, Hockley, Rayleigh, Rochford and Thundersley. He is wearing the knife I posted, an image probably taken 1943-1944.Comment
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The knife, his "Stand Down" badge and photograph. It is rare to find any knives that are identified to the original owner, even more so to a member of the Aux Units. Quite possibly my favourite Regards, Clive.
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