+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: George Gill & Sons 1941 Clasp (or Jack) knife

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Legacy Member Charlie303's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Last On
    02-22-2024 @ 01:28 PM
    Location
    Somerset, UK
    Posts
    172
    Real Name
    Charles
    Local Date
    03-19-2024
    Local Time
    03:08 AM

    George Gill & Sons 1941 Clasp (or Jack) knife

    Attachment 97381Attachment 97382Attachment 97383Attachment 97384Attachment 97385
    Found this Britishicon Army Clasp (or Jack) knife at a militaria sale, I think it cost me £5.
    A little rusty when I bought it, but has cleaned up quite well without much rust pitting. Fairly small and handy, its been used and the blade is worn down through sharpening. And very sharp too! Good Sheffield carbon steel.
    Very obvious date and War Office 'Broad Arrow' on the can-opener. Unlike most of the other Army Jack knives I've seen, no marlin spike.
    The manufacturer's name on the tang of the blade is much harder to discern; GEO GILL & SONS, SHEFFIELD (partially hidden). I had to guess at the makers name and came up trumps on a Google search, one for sale on Etsy;
    WW2 British Women's Military Issue Utility Knife by George | Etsy
    though I have my doubts about it being made for Women in WW2.

    I'd like to learn more about this and other clasp / jack knives, do comment or add!

    Thanks,

    Charlie
    Information
    Warning: This is a relatively older thread
    This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.
    Last edited by Charlie303; 11-24-2018 at 09:10 AM. Reason: more info

  2. Thank You to Charlie303 For This Useful Post:


  3. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  4. #2
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 12:51 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    29,810
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    03-18-2024
    Local Time
    08:08 PM
    That's the one I'd expect to see as WW2 issue for UKicon troops. I think those are common issue...perhaps for years after too, some here will know.
    Regards, Jim

  5. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  6. #3
    Legacy Member Daan Kemp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Last On
    Today @ 02:35 PM
    Location
    Centurion RSA
    Age
    73
    Posts
    1,392
    Real Name
    Daan Kemp
    Local Date
    03-19-2024
    Local Time
    05:08 AM
    Marlin spike is navy use.

  7. #4
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 12:51 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    29,810
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    03-18-2024
    Local Time
    08:08 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Daan Kemp View Post
    Marlin spike is navy use.
    And...this one doesn't have any...
    Regards, Jim

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Do I Have a British or Canadian Clasp Knife ?
    By painter777 in forum Edged Weapons Forum
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 11-25-2018, 02:28 AM
  2. SAS Jack Knife pouch
    By Jerry Bourne in forum Edged Weapons Forum
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 09-02-2016, 06:26 AM
  3. I Hollis & sons double gun
    By tyrone1 in forum The Restorer's Corner
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 04-04-2012, 12:48 AM
  4. BSA Mdl 12 & Jack First
    By Ray P in forum .22 Smallbore
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 01-13-2011, 03:41 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Raven Rocks