Original British Army Folding Wire Cutters – Mk I Pattern – Webbing Carrier & Lanyard

Original British Army Mk I pattern folding wire cutters, complete with olive-green webbing carrier and cord retaining lanyard. First introduced during the First World War, this robust folding design continued in British military service throughout the Second World War and for many decades afterwards. Manufactured from heavy-duty steel with a blackened finish, the cutters feature compound-action jaws and folding handles, allowing them to be carried compactly and extended for additional leverage when cutting barbed wire and other wire obstacles. The set includes its military webbing carrier with fastening flap, belt attachment and brass fittings, together with the cord lanyard used to prevent loss in the field. Features Original British military folding wire cutters Mk I pattern, introduced in 1916 Heavy-duty steel construction Folding handles with compound-action cutting jaws Blackened metal finish Olive-green military webbing carrier Retaining cord lanyard Age-related wear and patina consistent with service use The cutters and carrier appear complete and present well, making this an attractive example of British military field equipment. Suitable for collectors of British Army militaria, military engineering equipment and historic webbing. Please note: The exact manufacturing date of this example has not been confirmed.