Sheffield Knives Genuine British Army Clasp Knife Review & Test

[@johnnyboy63100]

"Marlin Spike" is primarily used as a shackle pin. D ring connectors were secured by a pin which was finger tightened. Salt water spray only needed a few minutes to tighten these so that you couldn't unfasten them by hand. They have a hole at one end, so you put the point of the shackle pin into the hole and crack the salt that has crusted at the end of the thread. It is tapered so it will fit all sizes of D ring connector.

[@sak94]

That's interesting mate, thanks for the information. 👍

[@todgertownwhite]

We used to say ,the marlin spike was used to get boy scouts out of horses hoofs! Still got my original army issue ,made in 1954.Has the pin prick pointed marlin spike. This is why I don't use it for an EDC. Sure it makes it illegal .

[@shcomptech]

As a kid when I got my first British Army style clasp knife my Grandfather also said the spike was for removing stones from horse shoes. Afew years later, in the Sea Scouts that was our standard knife, and I was told the spike was for opening knots. I think I only ever used it for putting holes in leather pouches for my catapults.

[@sak94]

That’s interesting mate, guess a lot more horses were used back then so makes sense, I’ve used it a couple times for undoing knots when I’m out on my boat it works well especially if your hands are cold.

[@Martyfartini]

As a young sea cadet I was taught to use the marlin spike to open up the strands of a rope to create various splices, monkeys fists, etc.

[@sak94]

Thanks for the information mate, that's interesting.

[@Martyfartini]

@@sak94 I’m sure you know this already but the marlin is a fish with a long spike on its snout,

[@davidsiegel9847]

I've had mine for about 5 years now. I am very fond of it. From J. Adams of Sheffield. But just like yours. Reliable, simple, easy to open-though the tin opener took a bit of working in. I prefer it to many of my American multitools. Wish I'd bought two or three when they were around £24. Thanks for the look. Enjoy.

[@sak94]

Nice one mate, they’re very well made knives and very useful like you say. Cheers for watching.

[@richardkent3344]

Great addition. Nice bit of history comes with it

[@sak94]

Thanks mate. 👍

[@awraith4569]

Appreciate your content mate. Thanks. Keep your reviews coming mate.

[@sak94]

Cheers mate I appreciate that. 👍

[@awraith4569]

@@sak94 you better than that fat dude!! The weapon collector guy.

[@timbo66]

I`ve got a 1954 dated one. I think the navy had stainless steel ones without the Bakelite scale, then they were standardised at some time . Really useful pocket knife.

[@sak94]

Nice mate, yeah great knives nice size and weight to them.

[@XDM50]

Hey Stu, That is a beautiful knife!

[@sak94]

Cheers Duane!

[@jim.m75]

Bloody hell there is world of difference between that and the peice of crap I've got! Yours really does look solid, and well fitted. I reckon mine has to be a knock off. Want a proper one now!

[@sak94]

This is the one I gave to Mike, it was pretty solid not quite as good as the original ones but still decent, I think I remember reading when I got this one that there were a few fake ones about Jim so could be possible mate which takes the piss!

[@chillios2222]

Sheffield and others also make a box cutter knife that you can drop new blades into

[@sak94]

Nice

[@barryfroelich3526]

Got mine in 1979. Working with British Combat Engineers in Denmark . AMF allied mobile land . Working with nato armies in joint expeditions .

[@sak94]

Nice one mate that’s great.

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

Awesome knife bro!🔪

[@sak94]

Thanks! 🔪

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

@@sak94 welcome bro

[@richardsteele6776]

You can’t go wrong with quality British steel.

[@sak94]

Exactly mate.

[@chillios2222]

ive seen these by a company IDK i think on Amazon im looking to get one

[@sak94]

Be careful there are a few fake ones about mate make sure they’re made in Sheffield

[@BobNchannel]

sweet knife stew

[@sak94]

Cheers Bob.

[@GreySquirrelly1016]

I bought this exact knife from them, waiting on it now. How has it held up for you so far?

[@sak94]

It’s a solid knife mate and well made, I’m sure you’ll be happy with it. 👍