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Title SOE tyre slasher knife
Nationality British
Period c 1940
Price £0.00
Sold

This knife was designed by Rogers of Sheffield and manufactured for the government without any maker's designation on account of their issue to the Special Operations Executive (SOE). The little 'oyster' knife was the tyre slasher, designed to be used on the inner wall of the tyre to render it useless. A tyre could not be repaired if thus cut.

The large knife is a conventional lock knife. The grips are made of bakelite and this model is a variant design; the more commonly known has a nickel or steel bolster at the joint where the main blade is.

Its condition is good, although there are signs of wear to the bakelite and the main locking blade has a little sideways drift on the bolster, expected with something of this age.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Penknives : British : 20th Century]

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

Second buckle arrived. Very pleased with it. Thanks. I'll be keeping an eye on your website for more buckles.

D R, UK, 12.01.2011

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