The Secret History Of The 1945 British Army Knife They Buried Forever
Published: 3 weeks ago
What makes a £15 flea market knife worth preserving 80 years of British craftsmanship history? Join me as I discover and examine an incredible Wade & Butcher 1945 British Army clasp knife - the first year of full stainless steel military construction that most people walk right past.
In this video, you'll learn:
• How to identify authentic Wade & Butcher military knives from 1945
• Why full stainless steel construction was revolutionary for British Army knives
• Essential authentication tips for military surplus knife hunting
• The real market value of pristine 1945 military clasp knives
• How to spot markings that prove military issue authenticity
Whether you're a knife collector, military history enthusiast, or love discovering hidden treasures in unexpected places, this knife tells an incredible story of survival, craftsmanship, and the stories hiding in plain sight at your local flea market.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The £15 discovery
0:11 - Discovery & historical significance
0:30 - Knife Overview
1:05 - Authentication
4:04 - Value guide
4:40 - Closing thoughts
BULLET POINT KEYWORDS:
• Wade & Butcher British Army knife
• 1945 military clasp knife
• Flea market knife find
• Slipjoint mechanism
• Military surplus authentication
• British military history
• Knife collecting guide
• Sheffield knife makers
• Stainless steel military knife
• Flea market treasure hunting
• Vintage knife restoration
• British Army issue knife
• Military knife markings
• Knife authentication tips
• Traditional pocket knife review
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DISCLAIMER: Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to keep making honest reviews. I only recommend products I've personally tested and believe in.
© 2025 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.
In this video, you'll learn:
• How to identify authentic Wade & Butcher military knives from 1945
• Why full stainless steel construction was revolutionary for British Army knives
• Essential authentication tips for military surplus knife hunting
• The real market value of pristine 1945 military clasp knives
• How to spot markings that prove military issue authenticity
Whether you're a knife collector, military history enthusiast, or love discovering hidden treasures in unexpected places, this knife tells an incredible story of survival, craftsmanship, and the stories hiding in plain sight at your local flea market.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The £15 discovery
0:11 - Discovery & historical significance
0:30 - Knife Overview
1:05 - Authentication
4:04 - Value guide
4:40 - Closing thoughts
BULLET POINT KEYWORDS:
• Wade & Butcher British Army knife
• 1945 military clasp knife
• Flea market knife find
• Slipjoint mechanism
• Military surplus authentication
• British military history
• Knife collecting guide
• Sheffield knife makers
• Stainless steel military knife
• Flea market treasure hunting
• Vintage knife restoration
• British Army issue knife
• Military knife markings
• Knife authentication tips
• Traditional pocket knife review
CONNECT WITH SLIPJOINT SAWYER:
???? Subscribe for weekly traditional knife reviews & restorations
???? Follow my knife finding adventures on social media
???? Business inquiries: [contact info]
???? Visit my website for knife collecting resources
RELATED VIDEOS:
• https://youtu.be/cYFJ2TwGv8I
• https://youtu.be/BaemY2jvQWg
• https://youtu.be/sWe2cPqjCrg
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
Share your own flea market finds in the comments! What vintage knives have you discovered hiding in plain sight?
???? Drop a ???? if you've found military surplus at a flea market and tell us your story!
???? Like this video if you learned something new about knife authentication
???? Subscribe for more forgotten knife history and restoration projects
???? Save this video for your next flea market treasure hunting adventure
???? WHERE TO BUY (Affiliate Links):
• Heinnie Haynes Affiliate link - https://tidd.ly/42wcqWF
• Brigantian Vintage Knives https://www.brigantian-vintage-pocketknives.co.uk/
• 10% Off at https://rosecraftblades.com/ with code Slippy10
• Rhoose Point Remedies, Outstanding wood restoration products! Affiliate link - https://rhoosepointremedies.com/product-category/wood-treatments/?wpam_id=15
• 10% off https://www.wubenlight.com/?ref=aofsfnod with code Slippy10 -
• 10% off https://www.viperade.com/ with code Slippy10 -
• 15% off https://shiresupply.com with code SlipjointSawyer15
DISCLAIMER: Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to keep making honest reviews. I only recommend products I've personally tested and believe in.
© 2025 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.