This British Army clasp knife is an all-stainless pocket knife made in Sheffield, England, to the pattern British soldiers have carried for generations. It has a 2" sheepsfoot blade, a can opener, a screwdriver tip built into the end of the handle, and a stainless bail for a lanyard. It is a new production knife, not issued military surplus.
Short and Sweet
- British Army pattern clasp knife by Sheffield Knives (model 022)
- 4" (10.16 cm) closed with a 2" (5.08 cm) blade
- Stainless steel sheepsfoot blade
- Can opener and integrated flat screwdriver tip
- All-stainless handle with stainless bail
- Made in Sheffield, England
- Condition: New
A Soldier's Pocket Knife Since 1905
The British Army standardized its first issue clasp knife in 1905, a pattern built for opening tins, working rope, and other everyday jobs rather than fighting. Firms across Sheffield made them, usually with black checkered grips, a sheepsfoot blade, and a can opener, sometimes with a marlinspike for rope work. In the early 1950s, the Army introduced an all-stainless version that held up better in wet field conditions. Versions of that knife remain in the British military supply system today, including one with a locking blade, can opener, and screwdriver, the same tool set this knife carries.
Simple Stainless Construction
The sheepsfoot blade has a straight edge and a rounded, blunt tip, a shape chosen to cut rope, cord, and packaging without the risk of an accidental stab. The handle is solid stainless steel with no wood or plastic to crack or swell, so you can rinse it off after a muddy or fishy day. The can opener also works on bottle caps. When the knife is closed, the flat end of the handle doubles as a flat screwdriver. The bail at the other end takes a lanyard so you can tie it to a belt loop or pack.
From the Tackle Box to the Glovebox
Owners say the blade takes and holds a good edge and that the can and bottle opener comes in handy far more often than they expected. One former soldier still uses his father's issue clasp knife for fishing and hunting decades later, which says a lot about how long the design lasts. At 4" closed, it fits easily in a pocket, tackle box, glovebox, or camp kitchen bin, and it makes a natural gift for anyone who served or who wants a no-nonsense knife with real military history behind it.