*Original WW2 2nd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife and Scabbard*
An Original WW2 2nd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife and Scabbard with 17.5cm hand forged unmarked steel blade, plain elliptical crossguard, brass diamond chquered grip and original leather scabbard.
The Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife is a double-edged fighting knife resembling a dagger or poignard with a foil grip. It was developed by William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes in Shanghai based on ideas that the two men had while serving on the Shanghai Municipal Police in China before World War II. The Fairbairn–Sykes 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 Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife is frequently described as a stiletto, a weapon optimised for thrusting, although the Fairbairn–Sykes knife can be used to inflict slash cuts upon an opponent when its cutting edges are sharpened according to specification.
*Condition*
The blade is in fair condition given its age and likely experience, there is some with tarnishing and pitting. The pommel nut is missing, the pommel is now incised to hold the tang in place. The leather scabbard with brass chape is missing securing straps and is slightly too short. Please see pictures as these form part of our condition report.
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