British Army Lockback Knife

Sheffield-Made Lockback

This is a British Army lockback folding knife, a pocket blade that locks open so it will not close on your fingers while you cut. The tang carries the stamp of A. Wright & Son Ltd, Sheffield, England, a maker in the city that has produced British cutlery for generations. It suits everyday carry, camp chores and field use, and it is equally at home in a collection of British military kit.

Features

• Lockback Mechanism — A spring-loaded bar along the spine holds the blade rigidly open until you press the release on the back of the handle.
• Clip Point Blade — The back of the blade dips toward a fine, slightly lowered tip, which gives good control for detail work and piercing.
• Satin Steel Finish — The blade has a brushed satin finish with a long nail nick for opening it with your thumbnail.
• Checkered Black Scales — A raised diamond pattern covers both handle sides to give a sure grip with wet or gloved hands.
• Exposed Spine Release — The lock lever sits proud of the handle spine, so you can find and press it by feel.
• Pinned Construction — Metal pins secure the scales and pivot, a traditional build for a working folder.
• Maker's Tang Stamp — The blade is marked A. Wright & Son Ltd, Sheffield, England, identifying the maker and city of manufacture.
• Genuine British Army Item — This is original British Army kit, not a civilian copy, which matters to collectors and reenactors.

British Issue Pattern

This knife follows a plain, functional British service pattern: one locking clip point blade, black checkered scales and pinned construction, with nothing added that a soldier would not use. The Sheffield maker's mark is part of its appeal, since Sheffield cutlers have long supplied the British forces. Buyers who want an authentic military folder rather than a commercial lookalike will find it a sensible choice for carry or display.