British Second World War Royal Air Force dinghy knife with a sheath, an original wartime survival knife associated with the Royal Air Force during World War II. Knives of this type formed part of RAF emergency and survival equipment issued to aircrew operating over sea or in remote areas.
The knife features a compact fixed steel blade designed for practical survival and emergency use, including cutting cordage, preparing equipment, and assisting with inflatable dinghy maintenance. The straightforward utilitarian construction reflects wartime production priorities focused on durability and reliability under operational conditions.
RAF dinghy knives were commonly included within aircrew survival kits carried aboard aircraft or attached to inflatable life rafts and dinghies. Aircrew flying long-range patrol, bomber, coastal, and maritime missions relied on such equipment in the event of ditching at sea or forced landings.
The accompanying sheath was intended to protect the blade and permit secure carrying or storage within survival packs and flight equipment. In this example, the sheath is manufactured from leather and canvas.
Manufactured for military service use, this example represents a practical and historically significant piece of RAF survival equipment from the Second World War era.
Dimensions
Approx. 24.5cm overall length
Condition
Good overall wartime condition, with age-related wear and surface marks consistent with service use and storage. The blade shows expected patina and handling wear. The sheath remains intact with signs of age and use. No major structural damage or modern repairs are evident.
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