If you are looking at this auction then you know the rarity of this AL MAR. Very hard to find especially in SOLID BRASS HANDLE... History behind the famous Fairbairn and Sykes commando IS WELL DOUMENTED. Of course the original 1940s version was made to KILL. ITS A COMMANDO TOOL. Look it up!Going into the later years 70 and 80s well known KNIFE MARKER REPRODUCES THESE KILLING TOOLS but to a much higher level. Sharper, stronger, and to many of us A WORK OF A...RT.... AL Mars knife designing history is also wel documented and more important he was an American Special forces soldier. This was AL MARS 1980A VERSION of the famous FAIRBAIRN / SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER...LET me tell you this is solid brass handle and made very well. YOU GOTTA FEEL IT IN THE HAND TO UNDERSTAND. There is a reason we seen these pieces sell and dont sit forsale. I am selling a large part of a family memeber collection due to times. Please feeel free contact me with any questions. IMPORTANT NOTE SEE MY COLLECTION AND MORE PICTURES AT VINTAGEKNIFEGRAILS DOTCOMALSO IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY SEND IT BACK FOR A FULL REFUND MINUS SHIPPING. THATS HOW MUCH I LOVE KNIVES. I COULD NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY SELLERS SAY NO REFUNDS.. TRUTH MATTER IS IN THE PAST 5 YEARS SELLING(BEen SELLING MUCH LONGER) AFTER FEES FROM ALL SIDES THERE are no PROFITS. Once in a blue moon a few bucks. WE COLLECTORS SELL IN HARD TIMES OR CHASING ANOTHER GRAIL. He paid in the 700s. This is not a fire sell but we are okay with a small loss. This is a rare one. Enough said..Condition The box is clearly weathers. Dagger and sheath PRESTINE. Tech info AL MAR SEKI JAPAN Model: 4016 FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO STILETTO DAGGER information on the box says 'Fairbairn/Sykes AMK/FS -4016. This knife measures 12" in length, IN BOX WITH BLACK LEATHER SHEATH NEVER USED, CARRIED OR , SHARPENED
Al Mar 4016 Fairburn Sykes style dagger RARE BRASS HANDLE SEKI JAPAN 1980S. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.