This video details the fascinating history of the OSS Lockpick Pocketknife, a specialized tool issued to Secret Intelligence agents during early 1944. Manufactured by Schrade, these unique pocketknives, unlike standard models, featured one small blade along with three distinct picks and two rakes. Designed to appear innocuous, they were distributed to OSS agents operating in European, Mediterranean, and Far Eastern theaters. The description highlights the rarity of these surviving artifacts and promotes related publications from Headstamp Publishing and the weaponsandwar.tv platform.
This video offers a deep dive into several Old West-style Bowie knives, focusing on their historical significance and design. It features reviews and infield testing of the Cold Steel Old West Bowie (discontinued), Condor Undertaker, and Bear & Sons Gold Rush Bowie. The presenter highlights their value, traditional features like hollow-ground blades and Bowie guards, and discusses their historical context and appeal to knife collectors. While acknowledging they aren't ideal for heavy-duty bushcraft due to weight, the video showcases their historical capability and distinct personalities. It also mentions other Bowie knife models as competitive options.
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