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M.S. Ltd XX Case Made Cadian Military Pocket Knife, Folding Stainless

Currency:CAD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:10.00 CAD
M.S. Ltd XX Case Made Cadian Military Pocket Knife, Folding Stainless
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M.S. Ltd XX Case Made Cadian Military Pocket Knife, Folding Stainless

W.R. Case & Son opened a subsidiary factory in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1948 for
the purpose of producing a knife for the Canadian military. The factory remained in
operation until the mid-1950s. The knives were made according to Canadian
military specifications using a pattern that predates WWII.
The identifying marks are found on the main blades tang.

The knife is basically a slab-sided 6353/1905 pattern knife. The tang on the main
blade is stamped MS LTD XX. The MS stands for Metal Stampings, the subsidiary
name for the Case factory. The XX is the Case XX stamp common to Case knives.

These knives are often erroneously sold as WWII rigging knives. While this pattern
knife was used in World War II, the Metal Stampings Ltd. were not used during that
war as the company did not exist at the time.
If the Metal Stampings knives saw combat it is more likely during the Korean War.
In fact Case made this pattern knife for Canada during WWII but the blade is
stamped "CASE" not MS Ltd. XX.

At almost five inches closed, these knives are big and heavy!

It still closes with a good snap. At 4 inches, it is a monster of spike which allows you
plenty of space for gripping and holding while working with knotted lines..

The punch blade, was never sharpened and with the exception of the normal patina
found on a knife of this age.

The main sheepfoot blade function as it should. Needs cleaning and sharpening.

All in all, the knife is a decent shape for a 60 year old knife that saw heavy use and
constant abuse.

Comes with a Leather sheath - Not matched and sheath is from Ford Dealer