Cable Knife
- Blade length cm: 8,5
- Weight g: 90
- Handle material: Rosewood
- Blade steel: 440A
- WaffG Classification: Legal Carry
- Manufactured in: Asia
Laser engraving
Personalize your knife with a unique laser engraving. We engrave your knife with your desired text, such as your name or signature. Laser engraving also makes a wonderful and personalized gift. We can also laser-engrave logos onto blades or metal handles. The price is €19.95 per side. Not all knives are suitable for laser engraving! Customizable items are identified by the 'Add laser engraving' button above the 'Configure' button on the respective product page. For further questions, please contact us via our contact form or by phone. Please note that items with custom laser engraving are excluded from the right of withdrawal.
personalization
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personalization
Base price
29,95€
Front page (text)
+ 9,95€
Front (emblem)
+ 9,95€
Total:
29,95€
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Specifications
Specifications
- Item Type: Pocket Knives
- Opening: Manual
- Opening aid: Nail Nick
- Timbre: Uncoated
- Blade thickness mm: 2,3
- Overall length mm: 19,6
- Color: Brown
- brand: History Knife & Tool
- Laser engraving: Yes
- Closure: Slipjoint
Warnings and safety information:
Warnings and safety information:
GPRS
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Cable Knife
Description
Description
For anyone who occasionally struggles with long cables, relief is at hand — at least when it comes to precise cutting and stripping.
It may come as a surprise: During World War I, the Imperial Army, and during World War II, the Wehrmacht, did not issue an official standard-issue pocket knife. Instead, the Wehrmacht used a folding cable knife, primarily designed for cutting and stripping cables. This tool was indispensable for pioneers, signal units, mechanists of motorized divisions, the Kriegsmarine, and the Luftwaffe.
The cable knife proved to be simple, durable, and versatile, reliably fulfilling the many routine and often unspectacular tasks of a soldier’s daily life. This practical construction was retained even after the war, and the Bundeswehr cable knife is still produced in its original form in accordance with technical specifications TL 5110-0011, as well as under the NATO supply number 5110-12-120-0816.
Meanwhile, the cable knife has been available on the civilian market for decades, where it became a favorite tool among electricians and DIY enthusiasts. Often, it was the only knife in grandpa or dad's workshop, becoming their first whittling knife. The civilian and military versions differ only in one small but significant detail: the military version features a V-notch that makes stripping wires more precise and faster.
The Cable Knife perfectly matches the TL 5110-0011 specifications and the historical original in all details and dimensions. It features a solid Slipjoint construction, robust hardwood scales, and the characteristic four grooves on the stainless steel liners. For enhanced everyday usability, the blade material has been upgraded to modern 440A stainless steel.
Bushcraft & Outdoor Tip:
The deeply concave edge is perfect for striking sparks with Pyrophoric-Cer fire steel, making this historical cable knife an ideal tool for bushcraft applications.
Product Highlights:
- Historical Design – Faithful reproduction of the cable knife according to TL 5110-0011
- Precise Stripping – Equipped with a V-notch for quick and accurate wire stripping (military version)
- Slipjoint Construction – Robust, durable design without locking mechanism
- Hardwood Scales – Offers excellent durability and a comfortable grip
- Modern 440A Stainless Steel Blade – Rust-resistant, perfect for everyday use
- Versatile Tool – Ideal for electricians, DIY enthusiasts, and bushcraft applications
Who is the History Knife & Tool Cable Knife for?
- Electricians and tradespeople, looking for a reliable cable stripping tool
- DIY enthusiasts, needing a versatile, functional knife for the workshop
- History buffs and collectors, who appreciate authentic, historically inspired knives
Cable Knife
For anyone who occasionally struggles with long cables, relief is at hand — at least when it comes to precise cutting and stripping.
It may come as a surprise: During World War I, the Imperial Army, and during World War II, the Wehrmacht, did not issue an official standard-issue pocket knife. Instead, the Wehrmacht used a folding cable knife, primarily designed for cutting and stripping cables. This tool was indispensable for pioneers, signal units, mechanists of motorized divisions, the Kriegsmarine, and the Luftwaffe.
The cable knife proved to be simple, durable, and versatile, reliably fulfilling the many routine and often unspectacular tasks of a soldier’s daily life. This practical construction was retained even after the war, and the Bundeswehr cable knife is still produced in its original form in accordance with technical specifications TL 5110-0011, as well as under the NATO supply number 5110-12-120-0816.
Meanwhile, the cable knife has been available on the civilian market for decades, where it became a favorite tool among electricians and DIY enthusiasts. Often, it was the only knife in grandpa or dad's workshop, becoming their first whittling knife. The civilian and military versions differ only in one small but significant detail: the military version features a V-notch that makes stripping wires more precise and faster.
The Cable Knife perfectly matches the TL 5110-0011 specifications and the historical original in all details and dimensions. It features a solid Slipjoint construction, robust hardwood scales, and the characteristic four grooves on the stainless steel liners. For enhanced everyday usability, the blade material has been upgraded to modern 440A stainless steel.
Bushcraft & Outdoor Tip:
The deeply concave edge is perfect for striking sparks with Pyrophoric-Cer fire steel, making this historical cable knife an ideal tool for bushcraft applications.
Product Highlights:
- Historical Design – Faithful reproduction of the cable knife according to TL 5110-0011
- Precise Stripping – Equipped with a V-notch for quick and accurate wire stripping (military version)
- Slipjoint Construction – Robust, durable design without locking mechanism
- Hardwood Scales – Offers excellent durability and a comfortable grip
- Modern 440A Stainless Steel Blade – Rust-resistant, perfect for everyday use
- Versatile Tool – Ideal for electricians, DIY enthusiasts, and bushcraft applications
Who is the History Knife & Tool Cable Knife for?
- Electricians and tradespeople, looking for a reliable cable stripping tool
- DIY enthusiasts, needing a versatile, functional knife for the workshop
- History buffs and collectors, who appreciate authentic, historically inspired knives