George Gill & Sons 1941 Clasp (or Jack) knife

[Charlie303]

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Found this British 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

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