WW1 Canadian CEF Milita and Defence Folding Knife Dated 1914 Named

The WW1 Canadian CEF Militia and Defence Folding Knife Dated 1914 Named is a military-issued folding knife associated with the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) during the First World War. This example is marked with the 1914 date, corresponding to the early years of Canadian military mobilization. The knife features a steel blade housed within a durable metal handle, typical of utility knives provided to soldiers for general-purpose tasks. The handle includes identifying marks attributing it to the Canadian Militia and Defence forces, and it bears a personalized name, which was sometimes added for identification in the field. Folding knives of this type were commonly carried by service personnel as a practical tool for opening rations, cutting rope, and other daily activities. The 1914 date places this knife at the outset of Canadian involvement in WW1, providing a tangible connection to the personal equipment issued to Canadian troops during this period.