| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29025.004 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Plastic, Stainless steel, Steel |
| Maker |
Joseph Rodgers Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield |
| Date made | c 1980s |
| Conflict |
Egypt [Sinai] (MFO), 1982-1986, 1993 - |
Parachute Knife: Lieutenant Commander G Lunn, Royal Australian Navy
Description
British manufactured parachute knife with a curved blade and nylon wrap sheath which is attached to the thigh of Flying Suit REL29025.001. On this sheath is a retaining hook which attaches to the handle of the knife. This is actuated by depressing a pair of spring loaded retaining clips on the sides of the knife handle. Both sides of the blade are etched with manufacturers and contract order details. On one side is '22c/1278106 (Government Broad Arrow)'. On the other side is 'Joseph Rodgers Sheffield England / Stainless' The cross guard is made from steel. The handle of the knife is black plastic and is finished with a ripple to increase the users grip.
History / Summary
This knife was used by Lieutenant Commander Graeme Lunn in the Sinai when he served as part of the Multinational Force and Observers. The hooked blade on the parachute knife enables a better purchase on the nylon chords.