Canadian military knive

[sdh1911]

I have a little collection of Allied military fighting knives. Many are from commonwealth nations. For the sake of accuracy I am trying to find out what solders were issued as well as what they may have carried, i.e. not issued. I have a few Russells, F/S and a few private purchace's from Canada. I'd like to know what you fellows were carrying or perhaps your fathers friends or grandfathers. Pics, info or opinions, all is welcome. Many thanks for your time-SDH

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[Oatmeal Savage]

I remember guys carring this Russel, IIRC they were issued to the Airborne Regiment. The third sheath is the one. I have an issue jack knife around some where, if I can find it I will post photo.

[sdh1911]

Thanks O/S I have a few of those with different dates. I had no idea who was using them or where. The first one we got was a large thick blade version, 1950's vintage. We've gotten a few since off of E-Bay with variations in size and thickness, my favorite is still the big one, it looks very well used, really cool looking. Sometime in the near future I hope to post some of these on this site. One question, did that rider knife come originally, none of ours have them? Many thanks-SDH

[JHC II]

I was issued the Groham as stated in the photo, we used to call them riggers knives, but upon started para rigger training I was issued a riggers knife. The Grohams were issued because they were made in good old pictou NS, as for a battle knife I was issued a Bayonet

[GrantRCanada]

A pretty good summary of 20th Century Canadian military issue and private-purchase knives -

http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/medi...le=Edged_Tools

[Oatmeal Savage]

Thanks Grant, my knife is the "Canadian Signalman's Knife".

[sdh1911]

I've seen a few of those, but, I have to draw the line somewhere so I stay with fixed blade and daggers. Many Thanks-SDH

[unsub]

There is a new issue bayonet that is very much like the HK version ,it looks great and I belive it is made by colt but is not the best steel 440A.
I wish they would have used a carbon steel or at least a better quality stainless.

[sdh1911]

I long for the days of carbon steel-PIC

[robertbank]

I have my old RCN Clasp knife. AT the time I ws issued mine they were issuing ones without the metal grips. Both clasp knives were identical otherwise.

Take Care

Bob