RAF Officers Sword

[Four Types]

Minature Sword

If you are still interested in an RAF Sword I offer this. A miniature sword. This is 30 cm (12 inches) long and can be inscribed. It comes from

Award Productions
PO box 300
Shrewsbury
SY5 6WP

01952 510053

www.awardmedals.com

[Whenurhappy]

I recently sold a KG V cypher RAF sword to someone about to leave the service - he wanted something tangible as a memento. I have retained a more recent one (1976) and have worn it about 6 times. But that's not the point. It is a fine piece of craftsmanship; looks great beside the fireplace in the study and is an enduring symbol of the RAF; It will definitely outlive me and go to my son. The only problem I have ever had with baggage was when I was posted to an Embassy, as the sword had to go as diplomatic baggage. I had a case made of mahogany salvaged from several messes - including Bentley Priory - and stenciled on it are the impressive words: "On Her Britannic Majesty's Service - Her Britannic Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs", and with a large, circular brass padlock. Definitely a keeper.

Oh, a sword seems to be quite a popular thing to buy a graduating officer these days - Pooley's have done a great marketing job; anyway, the pool swords used for weddings etc are in a dreadful states and the belts etc are (or, at least, were) falling to pieces.

[Aynayda Pizaqvick]

RAF Officer Swords

I know they don't get used much these days (think I've only had cause to wear one on parade about half a dozen times) but I'm considering getting an RAF Officers sword as a momento of my time in the RAF and something to hand down to the kids in years to come. Does anyone have any thoughts on which company provide the best product now that Wilkinson are no longer? Pooleys and WKC both claim to have some of the original Wilkinson tooling (believe the former have their blades made in India and the latter made in their factory in Germany where they made Wilkinsonss blades for them when they were still in business). Crown also make an RAF pattern sword and have come kinda link to Wilkinson.

Any thoughts on what the better supplier is?

[Asturias56]

I think there was an earlier thread on this - in fact if you use the SEARCH function on the top bar you'll find quite e few on the same subject.

[oxenos]

Or you could settle for a pick axe handle - much cheaper.

[Ian W]

Originally Posted by oxenos

Or you could settle for a pick axe handle - much cheaper.

I think that you will find that the broomstick is current NATO Standard

[Aynayda Pizaqvick]

I did indeed do a search but unfortunately the posts I found were from a little while ago and things have changed recently in the sword world with the likes of Crisp and Son closing. I also found the thread which mine has now been attached to, but that seemed to quickly move to discussing NOT buying a sword, which doesn't particularly help me! Still grateful for any views on the merits of Pooleys vs Crown vs WKC vs anyone else out there that makes them!

[Tea White Zero]

Pooleys are very good. They have the majority of Wilkinsons tooling and back catalogue etc. Their facilities are at shoreham and the guys very friendly and skilled in what they do. they also are the supplier to RAF Cranwell these days.

If you are lucky enough to meet 'old man Pooley' he is a lovely chap very enthusiastic and keen to show off his empire and the sword museum etc.

TWZ

[BluSdUp]

Cuff-links and Laplander!

I like the idea of a sword as a gift, but as I am a practical man and have used and abused the laplander knife ( same kniv) I got myself at 17, for years of hiking and Home Guard duty.
It is very practical, mind You to short for fencing!
A 110£ large knife worn by any reindeer herder and most NATO soldiers after winter exercise in Norway.
That, and gold cuff-links could be an option?

Or a German made RAF sword!
( Wonder what Bomber Harris would have recommend,,,!!??

Peace
CptB