Equipment - Clasp knife

Historical information

Standard issue army clasp knife as issued to Corporal R D Whitehill, who served in Vietnam in 1st Transport Platoon, Royal Australian Army Service Corps from 25 May 1966 until 20 Apr 1967. An example of the standard pattern of clasp knives issued since before the Second World War.

Physical description

Grey steel multi-purpose knife, all stainless construction, with the following implements: sheepsfoot blade, can opener, screwdriver, marlin spike and bail.

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