Sheffield Genuine British Army Clasp Knife Reviews

3.5 Rating 6 Reviews

The first reference to a Sheffield cutler dates to 1297! They have certainly been making knives for a long time and when the city became a steel producing area the industry took off. When you buy a knife made in Sheffield you become the owner of a little piece of history.
The Sheffield Genuine British Army Clasp Knife has been made by Joseph Rogers in Sheffield since the mid-1800's and the design has not changed much since then (may not have a nail nick on blade) mainly because it is an effective and hard working tool with enough versatility to perform your most important tasks. It has a non-locking sheepsfoot blade, a can opener, a marlin spike for untying knots and a screwdriver/pry. Job done!

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“The action was extremely tight. I put some victorinox oil to help. Opened and closed it several times. Appeared to be getting easier. Today i opened the blade but when i closed it there was a click and there was no longer any tension on the blade like the spring broke. I have to return it and get a replacement”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Nice knife, solid and feels good quality. Quite a weight! Big enough to get a good grip but not unwieldy, even with my small hands. The flat clamshell shape will sit comfortably in a pocket and the bail looks strong. Marlin is good and smooth, sharp but not stupidly so; haven't tested it on cordage yet but will do. Can opener looks solid enough to open the side of a ship, the knife blade is decent and I like the shape. I'll admit I haven't road tested the blade yet because: It is INCREDIBLY stiff. After nearly a week of manipulation and generous WD40 treatment I can just about open and close the blade all the way, carefully, with two hands. It has a definite halfway point which is a feature I appreciate on this type of tool. Likewise the marlin although as it's rounded, it's easier to get hold of - but if anything it's even stiffer. It's great that the springs are positive, the last thing you want is a tool that closes too easily and I'm glad I got it. I bought it partly as a curiosity but can really see myself using it. But be warned unless you're the Hulk, this isn't a tool that can be easily used out of the box. It needs wearing in. That is the only reason I docked one star.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Hi Frances, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Sheffield Genuine British Army Clasp Knife. It does sound like a sturdy, hefty tool that rewards a bit of patience to bed in, especially with that notably stiff blade. If you’d like, we can keep you posted on any restock or similar UK‑legal, robust options that balance heft with ease of use, and set up alerts for future drops. Kind regards, Team Heinnie Haynes

Posted 1 month ago

“A good, solid knife, made to work hard and at a good price.My father had a very similar knife, that he got many years ago when he was in the army. My father's didn't have the writing all over the side but other than that it was very similar.He carried it every day in his jacket pocket when he went to work. I don't think it'll be my EDC but I had to have one if only for nostalgia.HH's service and delivery was good as usual.”

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Posted 6 months ago

“Well madeGood priceUseful array to tools.Usual Heinnie delivery speed- fast.Would have been 5 stars, but I find the flowery logo on the scales at bit tacky.That's a criticism for the manufacturer, not Heinnie”

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Posted 6 months ago

“Had an original one before gave it away. this one is different slim can opener no nail nick. no stamping on blade but still like it.”

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Posted 6 months ago

“This will be my second "modern" British Army jack-knife - the last one I lost over a decade ago now but as I had an original 1942 issue version with the black "plastic" scales it wasn't too important to replace until now when I decided to reduce the "wear" of this wartime issued one.As expected it is the same modern design with a good lamb's foot blade, a now more slightly more oval marlin spike and a wickedly effective can opener.The quality of the build and the satin brushed finish is goo too, though the finish is unlikely to last that long as this knife will be a workhorse for rope work and outdoor use, so not too important over the functionality of the blades etc.Now where the "but" from the review title comes in, is the omission of the nail groove for the lambs foot main blade, both my previous modern version and the WWII issue variants did have this ground in to them...this version does not! So until the strength/stiffness of the latching springs has eased with use, this blade is both a bugger to open and "risk" issue if not opened carefully risks slicing your thumb on, all too easily and especially with wet or cold fingers....which I did when first opening the perishingly sharp blade!!!Even after cleaning and lightly oiling the pins/springs both the marlin spike and the main blade are VERY stiff to open from new, now the easiest and most simple fix for the main blade is to fold a small piece of insulation tape over the back of the blade, down each side...which provides just enough purchase to the blade when opening it to keep your thumb well clear of the edge...which is why I gave this knife only 3 stars; a design fault that should have been anticipated and rectified by the designers/manufacturer!”

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Posted 6 months ago