WWII British Sailors Marlin Spike Knife by and 46 similar items

This listing features a British-imported naval seaman’s folding pocket knife which was in use by the U.S. Navy during the WW11. This knife is in good, complete condition. This particular version was produced by Butler of Sheffield, England. It's a three blade folding knife that features a 3” long, single-edged blade, a short 1” long double edged blade and a 4” long Marlin Spike. It's spike has some type of stamp that looks like the letter "A" accompanied by what could be a number or perhaps a symbol of some kind, its hard to tell. The long blade is stamped at the reverse ricasso with the maker BUTLER SHEFFIELD.The two grips are black leather and cut to a checkered diamond pattern which has all but worn away with time.The grips are secured to the knife body with five small iron pins. Under the Marlin spike end it has a Brass carry loop. The Spike ends were used for loosening tight rope knots in the ship's rigging and of course it had other various uses. The back spring is strong and this knife is tight which to us is amazing. They certainly don't make things this well anymore! Condition - The cross hatching on the grips has all but worn away. The grips themselves have a hairline fracture on one side in the middle. That side also has a small piece missing near the spike end. The opposite grip is in much better condition although it too has a chip near the spike. The blades have minor pitting and the tiny blade has a couple of tiny dings near the tip. Lastly, although we wish it hadn't been so, this knife looks to have been cleaned at some point in it's history. Please see our pictures and if more are needed or more data we're happy to help.