Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

This forum is dedicated to the discussion and display of old knives. The rich history of all the many companies that made them through the early years will be found here as well as many fine examples of the cutlers art. Share pictures of your old knives and your knowledge here!
Post Reply
User avatar
Ripster
Silver Tier
Silver Tier
Posts: 5036
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:37 pm
Location: Wi.USA

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by Ripster »

Some very nice and interesting stuff here in this thread!
Here’s an Inspector’s pocket kit, Signal corps U.S.Army . All pieces are marked for Signal corps .Have not seen another kit like this anywhere yet . Has to be more somewhere? Bought this here thru a member and believe he stated this is the one in Mr. Silveys book . Mr. Silvey has several books about pocket knives,U.S.military and are great resources.
Attachments
IMG_3157.jpeg
IMG_3158.jpeg
IMG_3155.jpeg
IMG_3156.jpeg
IMG_3159.jpeg
JP
woodwalker
Posts: 6103
Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:52 am

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by woodwalker »

New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed Sep 10, 2025 4:23 am
woodwalker wrote: Tue Sep 09, 2025 1:35 pm I.....
A FINE L👀KING piece of pocket cutlery, Kevin. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thank you Skip!! ::handshake:: :D
woodwalker
Posts: 6103
Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:52 am

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by woodwalker »

Ripster wrote: Wed Sep 10, 2025 11:49 am Some very nice and interesting stuff here in this thread!
Here’s an Inspector’s pocket kit, Signal corps U.S.Army . All pieces are marked for Signal corps .Have not seen another kit like this anywhere yet . Has to be more somewhere? Bought this here thru a member and believe he stated this is the one in Mr. Silveys book . Mr. Silvey has several books about pocket knives,U.S.military and are great resources.
Super sweet!! Congratts on being its caretaker!! :D
User avatar
New_Windsor_NY
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 14010
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:50 pm
Location: I'm On The Far Right On The Left Coast In Commiefornia

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by New_Windsor_NY »

Ripster wrote: Wed Sep 10, 2025 11:49 am Some.....
Always a pleasure to see that set, JP. ::tu:: ::tu::
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales

Skip
knife7knut
Posts: 10697
Joined: Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:02 pm
Location: Tecumseh,Michigan

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by knife7knut »

WWII German paratroopers knife made without the awl(or marlinspike if you prefer). Mark on handle looks like, " 43 D ". Still researching it; all the ones l find have the spike. Doesnt show evidence of it being removed or ever having one.
Attachments
IMG_20251011_182317.jpeg
IMG_20251011_182347.jpeg
IMG_20251011_182611.jpg
IMG_20251011_182443.jpeg
Adventure BEFORE Dementia!
User avatar
New_Windsor_NY
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 14010
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:50 pm
Location: I'm On The Far Right On The Left Coast In Commiefornia

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by New_Windsor_NY »

knife7knut wrote: Tue Oct 14, 2025 6:08 am WWII.....
Ray, you forgot to include this picture (yours) in your latest post.
As far as identification, every little bit helps. ::tu::
Attachments
image.jpeg
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales

Skip
knife7knut
Posts: 10697
Joined: Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:02 pm
Location: Tecumseh,Michigan

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by knife7knut »

Thanks for including that Skip. The reason l didnt was l figured out its purpose: it points to the button you press to disassemble the knife. You depress the square button, pull off the front bolster,and the two halves swing apart. The blade can then be removed for cleaning nor replacement.
Attachments
IMG_20251014_162614.jpeg
IMG_20251014_162701.jpeg
IMG_20251014_162735.jpeg
IMG_20251014_162800.jpeg
IMG_20251014_162904.jpeg
Adventure BEFORE Dementia!
CarMan
Posts: 940
Joined: Mon May 23, 2022 6:41 pm

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by CarMan »

knife7knut wrote: Tue Oct 14, 2025 3:23 pm Thanks for including that Skip. The reason l didnt was l figured out its purpose: it points to the button you press to disassemble the knife. You depress the square button, pull off the front bolster,and the two halves swing apart. The blade can then be removed for cleaning nor replacement.
That is absolutely awesome
CHRISTian, husband, father & grandfather. Lover of my Heavenly Father and family.

If you chase JESUS as hard as you do the things you think you want, you’ll wind up with more than you’ll ever need
User avatar
1967redrider
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 21468
Joined: Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:23 pm
Location: Alexandria, VA
Contact:

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by 1967redrider »

I think the 43D was stamped on the trigger, spike and bolster to make sure all parts match. I'll need to look on my Weyersberg tonight. 😉👍 But mine is not the Take-Down version.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!

You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter


CHRIST IS KING
knife7knut
Posts: 10697
Joined: Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:02 pm
Location: Tecumseh,Michigan

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by knife7knut »

1967redrider wrote: Wed Oct 15, 2025 12:30 pm I think the 43D was stamped on the trigger, spike and bolster to make sure all parts match. I'll need to look on my Weyersberg tonight. 😉👍 But mine is not the Take-Down version.
There are numbers stamped on the knife but they are different and much smaller.
Adventure BEFORE Dementia!
User avatar
Miller Bro's
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 13631
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:22 pm
Location: Earth

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by Miller Bro's »

A Camillus utility knife......
Attachments
1000002235.jpg
1000002235.jpg (20.78 KiB) Viewed 1845 times
AAPK Janitor
369
User avatar
New_Windsor_NY
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 14010
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:50 pm
Location: I'm On The Far Right On The Left Coast In Commiefornia

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by New_Windsor_NY »

Miller Bro's wrote: Mon Oct 27, 2025 10:34 pm A.....
A.....NICE ONE, Dimitri. ::tu:: ::tu::
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales

Skip
User avatar
Miller Bro's
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 13631
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:22 pm
Location: Earth

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by Miller Bro's »

Thanks Skip :)
AAPK Janitor
369
doglegg
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 23896
Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:35 am
Location: Grand Prairie, Texas

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by doglegg »

Miller Bro's wrote: Mon Oct 27, 2025 10:34 pm A Camillus utility knife......
Great shape on that one. Congrats.
User avatar
Miller Bro's
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 13631
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:22 pm
Location: Earth

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by Miller Bro's »

Picked up this set......

Camillus knife and M. Klein & Son's pliers.
Attachments
1000003885.jpg
1000003886.jpg
AAPK Janitor
369
User avatar
New_Windsor_NY
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 14010
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:50 pm
Location: I'm On The Far Right On The Left Coast In Commiefornia

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by New_Windsor_NY »

Miller Bro's wrote: Mon May 25, 2026 11:43 pm Picked….
And a LOVELY set it is, Dimitri. ::tu:: ::tu::
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales

Skip
doglegg
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 23896
Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:35 am
Location: Grand Prairie, Texas

Re: Old Official & Non-Official Folding Military Pocket Knives

Post by doglegg »

Miller Bro's wrote: Mon May 25, 2026 11:43 pm Picked up this set......

Camillus knife and M. Klein & Son's pliers.
A very knice pick up!
Post Reply

Return to “Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days”