WWI US Naval Chief's Knives

Ian · Today, 01:45 AM

I'm not sure whether this topic is better placed here or in the Miscellaneous Forum. Since it is WWI era, and that is usually the cut off for items here, I've put it here.

This lot finished today. Here is the auctioneer's description: "Lot of 2 WW I American US Navy Battleship Chief's Long & Short Knives. Knife 1 Total length: 32 1/2", Blade length: 27 3/4", Knife 2 Total length: 14", Blade length: 9 1/2"." I was not the successful bidder, but thought they looked odd and worth a small bid.

These both look like something made in a large ship's machine shop. I'm wondering if anyone has seen similar items attributed to a Naval Chief. I assume "Chief" refers to Chief Petty Officer. Thoughts about what these may have been used for are very welcome.
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Today, 01:45 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,207	WWI US Naval Chief's Knives I'm not sure whether this topic is better placed here or in the Miscellaneous Forum. Since it is WWI era, and that is usually the cut off for items here, I've put it here. This lot finished today. Here is the auctioneer's description: "Lot of 2 WW I American US Navy Battleship Chief's Long & Short Knives. Knife 1 Total length: 32 1/2", Blade length: 27 3/4", Knife 2 Total length: 14", Blade length: 9 1/2"." I was not the successful bidder, but thought they looked odd and worth a small bid. These both look like something made in a large ship's machine shop. I'm wondering if anyone has seen similar items attributed to a Naval Chief. I assume "Chief" refers to Chief Petty Officer. Thoughts about what these may have been used for are very welcome. . Attached Images