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RARE British WWII 2nd Pattern Fairbairn - Sykes Fighting Dagger By




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Reference Number: Avaluer:42598082Modified Item: No
Original/Reproduction: OriginalCountry/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)Theme: Militaria
Original Description:
This RARE BEAUTY has ORIGINAL SCABBARD !! SUPERB 2nd Pattern British Commando "KNIFE" DAGGER it would make a STUNNING addition to your Collection. Â· Lovely honest example of a second pattern Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife by Wilkinson Sword. A>> 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941. ( See page 55 of British & Commonwealth Military knives By Flook). This is a great example of the WW2, 2nd Pattern fighting knife. It is black...ened throughout and has a knurled handle. It measures 280mm overall and has a 156mm double edged blade with medial ridge. The riccaso is beautifully etched with panels. One side with the Wilkinson Sword, London, name and trademark and 'The FS Fighting Knife' on the reverse. It is complete with original leather sheath with blackened external brass chape. The sheath has it's 4 original stitched on tabs.
B>> Original scabbard, Upper Half Belt Loop Missing !! Easily replaced but best left alone - original !!
C >> Blade is great, very sharp with intact Point !!
D >> 2nd pattern cross guard retains original blued finish !!
E >> Second-pattern developed by William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes the knives have a slightly longer blade (just less than 7 in (18 cm)), 2 in (5.1 cm)-wide oval crossguard,  knurled pattern grip, and Rounded Ball Pommel.The F-S fighting knife was made famous during World War II when issued to British Commandos, the Airborne Forces, the SAS and many other units, especially for the Normandy landings in June 1944. With its acutely tapered, sharply pointed blade, the F-S fighting knife is frequently described as a stiletto, a weapon optimised for thrusting, [2] although the F-S knife is capable of being used to inflict slash cuts upon an opponent when its cutting edges are sharpened according to specification.[3] The Wilkinson Sword Company made the knife with minor pommel and grip design variations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              !! Good Luck & Happy Bidding !!



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