i have a 2 bladed pocket knife with 1943 S.S.P. on the blade .can anyone tell me anything about this knife?

Answer 1

Like many Case knives produced prior to 1920, it seems that old Rogers bone, with its inconsistent style of jigging, was used frequently on the Case Eisenhower. Sometimes old Rogers bone of the pre-1920 era seems to have a somewhat different jigging pattern than say Rogers bone of the Tested era (c.1920-1939). The color of old Rogers bone prior to 1920 can vary somewhat � dark brown, tan and what appears to me as a honey color can frequently be seen. Some knives bearing old Rogers bone handles during this early period (pre-1920) are also highlighted with a brilliant yellow, almost to the point of resembling a flame.

There was also a little bit of green bone used on pre-1920 Case knives; some of this green bone resembles Tested era green bone (c. 1920-1939) both in color and jigging style. The color of this material has suggestions of green to green-brown, with the characteristic tight and fine cuts running in a series of straight lines, which makes up the jigging pattern. At other times pre-1920 green bone has bigger cuts, and is sometimes known as big jigged green bone. I remember seeing two of these early Case Eisenhower patterns handled in green bone, and both were manufactured during the Case Bradford era (c. 1915-1919).

Several years ago I owned a pre-1920 Case Eisenhower pattern which was also manufactured during the Case Bradford era. It was handled in a rather ancient looking stag. The intriguing thing about stag is that is derives its beauty from the natural character of the antler, which results in much individualism in handles. It is, however, desirable that both front and back handle closely match. It is absolutely amazing to think that some long-dead sambar buck over in India could be responsible for such beautiful handle material.

Genuine mother of pearl was popular during the pre-1920 period, so it is not surprising to learn that the Case Eisenhower was also handled in this material.

There was at least a little bit of celluloid used for scales on the Case Eisenhower prior to 1920. I never will forget a beautiful Gold Stone celluloid Case Eisenhower owned by the late Jim Parker. Jim offered to sell me the knife; I passed it up at the time and regretted it later. This Gold Stone Eisenhower was also a product of the Case Bradford era (c. 1915-1919).

The stag handled Bradford era Case Eisenhower I used to own was equipped with a raised letter diamond shield. Popular belief is that this shield was used from about 1914 until about 1925.

Answer 2

GB/AUST WW2 CLASP KNIFE. Short blade and can opener. Dated 1943 by SSP. Missing grips. Has lanyard ring. Shows heavy patina and lots of age. Grade III. I found this on the internet so yours is probably a WW2 knife worth about $20. Type SSP knife in your search engine. I have no idea what the first poster is talking about.

Answer 3

may be its' abbreviation goes like this :- stain less steel pointed knife or pocket knife made at 1943

Answer 4

Maybe it's stainless steel plate circa 1943.