BOAS Militaria

Vintage British Army Folding 2-Piece Stainless Steel Clasp or Jack Knife by Joseph Adams Dated 1993

Here on offer is a vintage British army issued folding, 2-piece stainless steel clasp or jack knife, by Jospeh Adams of Sheffield, dated 1993.

975-7402: Part of the NATO Stock Number (NSN) used to catalog and identify standard military equipment and supplies.

J.A. 1993: Stands for the manufacturer, Joseph Adams of Sheffield, and the year it was made (1993).
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Code: 52487

40.00 GBP

WW2 British Army 2-Piece Jack Knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield dated 1941

Here on offer is a WW2 British Army 2- piece jack knife by John Clarke & Son of Sheffield, dated to 1941.

This example is the less common type, that was made for the British Army, without the marlinspike.

It has a single 2.5” sheepsfoot blade that is stamped on the ricasso with the makers details:

J. CLARKE & SON
SHEFFIELD

The... read more

Code: 52486

40.00 GBP

Vintage Pocket Pruning Knife by H. Rowbotham & Co. of Sheffield

Here on offer is a vintage pocket pruning knife with a worn blade by H. Rowbotham & Co. of Sheffield.

The grip has two black imitation stag antler scales, made from a hard plastic that are in great condition, no damage, just light wear to the raised antler pattern. They are held in place against the brass liners, by three steel pins.

I am sure this knife started li... read more

Code: 51881

25.00 GBP

WW2 British Army Jack Knife WITHOUT Marlinspike by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield dated 1943

Here on offer is a WW2 British Army Jack Knife by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield, dated to 1943.

This example is the less common type, that was made for the British Army, WITHOUT the marlinspike.

It has a single 2.5” blade that is stamped on the ricasso with the makers details:

I-XL WOSTENHOLM
SHEFFIELD

The steel blade now has a ro... read more

Code: 51854

40.00 GBP

Antique Pruning Knife with Hawksbill Blade and Beautiful Stag Antler Grip by SAYNOR c1890

Here on offer is an antique pruning knife with a large curved hawksbill blade and fine stag antler grip plates, by SAYNOR, circa c1890.

SAYNOR are known for making top quality pruning knives, making them very collectable and in high demand.

The large 3.5” curved hawksbill shaped steel blade is in good condition but shows signs of dark rust pitting to the finish, so... read more

Code: 52485

Fine 19th Century Burmese Dha Dagger Sword with Ornate Silver Covered Wooden Sheath

Here on offer is a fine example of a Burmese Dha dagger sword with an ornate silver covered wooden sheath, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880.

It features a 9.25” plain single-edged steel blade, that tapers to a point. The very tip appears to be missing, but the blade is in excellent condition with just some light age staining.

The grip is made from a ... read more

Code: 52141

325.00 GBP

Extra Photos of 19th Century Burmese Dha Dagger Sword with Ornate Silver Covered Wooden Sheath - 52141

Impressive WW2 Theatre made 7.25” Bowie Blade Fighting Knife with Wooden Grip and Canvas Sheath

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 “Theatre” made 7.25” Bowie blade fighting knife with wooden grip scales and a stitched khaki canvas sheath.

WW2 theatre-made Bowie knives are custom, hand-crafted fighting knives produced by service members, local machinists, or shipboard armorers in active combat zones during WW2. No two knives are identical, reflecting the personal taste and a... read more

Code: 52415

75.00 GBP

Unusual Large Antique Folding Lock-Back Knife with Chequered Wood Grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1880

Here on offer is a large antique folding lock-back knife with chequered wood grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, circa 1880.

I have owned this knife for many years but struggled to identify the maker. Whilst researching other knives I came across the stamped image of ‘No 6’ (an ‘N’ with a lower case ‘o’ above an underscore dash) which you can just make out stamped on the ricasso of th... read more

Code: 51913

75.00 GBP

Rare Dutch M4 Bayonet (2nd Model) made by E & F Hörster with “Wood Grain” effect M8A1 Type Sheath c1952

Here on offer is a rare example of a Dutch M4 bayonet (2nd Model) made by E & F Hörster in Solingen, Germany, with a “Wood Grain” effect M8A1 type sheath, circa 1952.

In the 1950s, the Dutch M4 bayonet was the standard issue bayonet for the M1 Carbine within the Netherlands Armed Forces. Although based on the American model, the Dutch variant was manufactured for the Dutch milita... read more

Code: 52476

125.00 GBP