Interesting P1907 Adaptation

[Surpmil]

Like so many bright ideas borne of the times, it is probable that the inventor of the wire-breaker never actually had to apply his idea in practice. One can only imagine the futility of attempting to break through barbed entanglements using this method whilst under enemy fire.

Yes, but imagine the force-multiplication as you stand there popping away at strands of wire prompting Jerry to send a half belt of 7.92mm through the wire towards you. Bound to cut many of their own strands eh what?!

To be serious one might wonder why they didn't make a cutter that mounted on the bayonet lugs and used the blade of the P1907 slid in as the second lever or handle. Or perhaps just an entrenching tool handle as everyone seems to have had one... How many must have cursed freezing cold steel wire cutter handles in winter... And of course longer handles give better leverage, reach and control which means less exposure and less snap and clatter as the wire parts and the cutters and handles come together.