British WWII Wire Cutters
The British WWII Wire Cutters are an authentic pair of folding barbed wire cutters issued to British soldiers during the Second World War. Forged from heavy steel with riveted handles that fold flat for transport and extend out for leverage, these were standard kit for infantrymen and engineers tasked with breaching wire obstacles, clearing trip-wire booby traps, and mending fences in the field. Measuring roughly 9 3/4 inches folded and about 13 5/8 inches extended, many examples still carry the broad arrow British military acceptance stamp. A solid pick for WWII collectors, reenactors, and anyone building out an authentic British Tommy impression.
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- UK-FG-WWII-WC
$49.95
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Features
- Authentic British WWII Issue — Genuine military surplus wire cutters carried by British infantry and engineers during the Second World War.
- Folding Two-Handle Design — Hinged handles fold flat for compact stowage in a pack or pouch and extend out for full leverage when cutting.
- Heavy-Duty Steel Construction — Forged steel jaws and handles built to bite through barbed wire, fence wire, and trip-wire obstacles.
- Hardened Cutting Jaws — Short, stout jaws geometry concentrates force at the cutting edge for clean shearing of period-spec barbed wire.
- Riveted Pivot Joint — Triple-rivet construction at the handle pivots holds up to hard field use and repeated folding.
- Compact Overall Dimensions — Roughly 9 3/4 inches folded and approximately 13 5/8 inches extended, fitting standard webbing pouches.
- Broad Arrow Marked — Many examples carry the British military broad arrow acceptance stamp confirming military issue.
- Original WWII Collectible — A genuine piece of British Army history suitable for display, reenacting, or kit-building alongside a Lee-Enfield or Sten loadout.
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom — Manufactured in Britain during the 1940s for issue to His Majesty's Forces.
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