British Army Clasp Knife

Vendor:J. Adams Sheffield England

British Army Clasp Knife

Sale price$64.99Regular price $99.99
Description

This British Army clasp knife is an all-stainless pocket knife made in Sheffield, England, to the pattern British soldiers have carried for generations. It has a 2" sheepsfoot blade, a can opener, a screwdriver tip built into the end of the handle, and a stainless bail for a lanyard. It is a new production knife, not issued military surplus.

Short and Sweet

  • British Army pattern clasp knife by Sheffield Knives (model 022)
  • 4" (10.16 cm) closed with a 2" (5.08 cm) blade
  • Stainless steel sheepsfoot blade
  • Can opener and integrated flat screwdriver tip
  • All-stainless handle with stainless bail
  • Made in Sheffield, England
  • Condition: New

A Soldier's Pocket Knife Since 1905

The British Army standardized its first issue clasp knife in 1905, a pattern built for opening tins, working rope, and other everyday jobs rather than fighting. Firms across Sheffield made them, usually with black checkered grips, a sheepsfoot blade, and a can opener, sometimes with a marlinspike for rope work. In the early 1950s, the Army introduced an all-stainless version that held up better in wet field conditions. Versions of that knife remain in the British military supply system today, including one with a locking blade, can opener, and screwdriver, the same tool set this knife carries.

Simple Stainless Construction

The sheepsfoot blade has a straight edge and a rounded, blunt tip, a shape chosen to cut rope, cord, and packaging without the risk of an accidental stab. The handle is solid stainless steel with no wood or plastic to crack or swell, so you can rinse it off after a muddy or fishy day. The can opener also works on bottle caps. When the knife is closed, the flat end of the handle doubles as a flat screwdriver. The bail at the other end takes a lanyard so you can tie it to a belt loop or pack.

From the Tackle Box to the Glovebox

Owners say the blade takes and holds a good edge and that the can and bottle opener comes in handy far more often than they expected. One former soldier still uses his father's issue clasp knife for fishing and hunting decades later, which says a lot about how long the design lasts. At 4" closed, it fits easily in a pocket, tackle box, glovebox, or camp kitchen bin, and it makes a natural gift for anyone who served or who wants a no-nonsense knife with real military history behind it.

 

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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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