Sailor's Knife

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:36 pm

I just acquired this fine example of the Admiralty Pattern 301 knife. This pattern first appeared circa 1910 and replaced the old, square-ended, single blade knife in the British Navy. This pattern was in service during WW1. This example was made by Joseph Allen & Sons, Sheffield. It is almost 5 inches long, not including the bail, and very heavy.

s-k

sunburst · Post by **sunburst** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 3:13 pm

Very impressive SK, a fine piece to add to your great collection. I have always appreciated your thorough explaination of each piece and its history, thanks.

Sunburst

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 3:38 pm

You're welcome Sunburst and thanks very much for the compliment. As always, it is greatly appreciated.

s-k

Gr8Scout · Post by **Gr8Scout** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:50 pm

Hey, where did this new forum come from?!

Nice knife shown here. Just fantastic and I like it. I like it a lot.

I'll see about getting some of my military knives posted here.

Phil

MITCH RAPP · Post by **MITCH RAPP** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:39 pm

S-K; WWI, Wow! Very Cool!

gmusic · Post by **gmusic** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:10 pm

Again s-k, a fine example of old Sheffield cutlery. Look at the stag on that beauty!

gary