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Incredibly Rare SOE/Commando ‘Tyre Slasher’ Lock-Knife
A really great, original, solid very rare example of the so-called Tyre-Slasher lock-knife issued to Commandos and members of the S.O.E. Exceptionally rare to find these today, as I’m sure most were kept and used post-war as they are such handy knives. Designed with a special ‘Tyre-Slasher’ blade for the easy sabotage and immobilization of enemy vehicles and as is normal with such equipment this knife is devoid of any markings (sterile). The overall length full opened is just over 8 3/4”, fully closed is 4 3/4” with a main blade just shy of 3 1/4”. Fully functional and showing only light use and wear. The black plastic scales so some shrinkage and cracking but this appears old and is stable with no loose pieces, normal for these knives that utilize early plastics. A really solid example of a near impossible knife to find. I think this is maybe the third one I have had in three decades. A great example that would be an exciting addition to an Commando, Clandestine or Special Operations Executive collection.
Code #00740
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Price: Sold
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