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Old 02-05-21, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sailorbear View Post
Thanks for the replies, Yes that is exactly what I'm talking about! I was issued one, told it was for a toothbrush and then like everyone else used it to put my KFS in (and still have it and use it for my KFS for camping too!) But I've been told that they were produced in huge quantities for service in the far east with the 44 pattern kit and the pouch was for a cut throat razor? Certainly, the issue KFS set of that time doesn't fit in the pouch! So I'm inclined to believe its original intended use was for a razor and re-purposed as a toothbrush cover but actually used for the KFS (when they started issuing sets that fit) but I'm looking for proof of its official designated purpose?

Tony
I don't know of anyone who used a cut throat, and I am sure by the mid 40s most (if not all) were using safety razors. I am still using my fathers. I read an article on razor blades in use in Egypt during the war.

Also where would you keep the strop?

This of course is supposition.

Chris
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