WW2 British Army Folding Clasp Knife Dated 1943 Broad Arrowed BROKEN BLADE

This WW2 British Army Folding Clasp Knife is an original military-issued item dated 1943. The knife features the characteristic broad arrow stamp, signifying official British government property. It includes a folding design with a single main blade, which is broken, and the typical can opener tool found on standard issue clasp knives of the period. The body is constructed from steel with blackened scales and steel liners, showing service wear consistent with age and use. These knives were commonly issued to British soldiers during the Second World War for utility and ration opening tasks. This example is marked with the year of manufacture and broad arrow, designating it as genuine military surplus. The broken blade limits its practical use but presents value for collectors and historians interested in original WW2 military equipment and the evolution of field tools during the 1940s. This item is offered as a historic collectible representing British Army gear from the era.