This folding knife was just shy of five inches long, making it a heavy pocket filler. The 6353/1905 pattern evolved ever so slighty over time but what did not change was the enormous frame. The original specification as laid down in 1913 required the scales made from horn but with the outbreak of World War I, numerous other materials were used and still later, synthtics were used. The knife was made for all branches of the British and Commonwealth Military services. The original pattern had a spear point blade, punch (tin opener) and marlin spike. Primary changes involved correcting grammar, spelling, and removing inaccurate or out of date information.I use the term to British Military Pattern (BMP) refer to knives derived from the British pattern 6353/1905 clasp knife. The implements lock in the open position The blade and spike can be opened one handed. It has a modified, serrated sheepfoot blade with integrated shackle key, marlin spike, and LED flashlight. Turn of the 20th/21st century rigging knife made for the United States Coast Guard and the Civilian Market approximately 100 years later than the Westby Clasp knife.Ĥ40C Stainless steel construction and Zytel handles It requires both hands to open all implements. It has a spear point blade, large marlin spike and triangular shapped can opener.
Turn of the 19th/20th century rigging knife made for the British Army and Royal Navy around the time of World War.ġ095 carbon steel, construction with a copper bail and jigged wood handles. See also: my page Comparing Knives found in the section: My Nautical Knives. The older two handed folders hang around for menial chores, calm seas, and the yacht club. This is why almost all true sailors rely on a fixed blade or a one-hand opening folder as their primary knives. When the storm is raging and the waves are tossing you about, the last thing you're going to want to do is let go with both hands in order to open a folding knife. The evolution of the sailing was driven by the needs of the sailors who use them.
However, if you're looking for a reliable sailing knife that is easy to operate with one hand, then the older patterns are not going to be a good choice. If you look at my collection that will become evident.
I will admit that I have an affection for many of the older pattern sailing knives. However, many of the old patterns remain quite popular among collectors and active sailors alike. For many of today's sailors, these are really the only sailing knife worth using. Today, some of the best sailing knives allow one hand operation for both spike and blade.
Still later some knives allowed both the blade and spike to lock yet it still required both hands to open and close the implements. Later the spike locked in place but the blade did not. Most often, they used a slip joint design which meant the blade and spike would not lock in place. For instance earlier knives almost always required both hands to open and close the blade or marlin spike. As Stainless steel evolved, newer grades and alloys of steels as well as other metals, notably aluminum and titanium were introduced in making of sailing knives.Īnd while the basic design concept of the folding sailing knife remained the same, an evolving thought process went into the overall concept of how the knife should work. This was soon followed by the introduction of Stainless Steel. The first dramatic change was probably the use of synthetic materials for knife handles. As such, the sailing knife has gone through a great metamorphosis. Knife technology has changed dramatically in the last century.
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