*WW2 Fairbairn–Sykes Second Pattern Royal Marines Commando Fighting Knife and original leather scabbard*
A WW2 Royal Marines Commando Knife, 2nd Pattern, with 16cm unmarked double edge steel blade with raised medial ridge to each side, the straight crossguard faintly stamped with a broad arrow over 56, with nickel plated diamond chequered brass grip and flat button pommel bearing traces of vice marks, 29cm, with an associated leather scabbard with metal tip.
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 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, although the F-S knife can be used to inflict slash cuts upon an opponent when its cutting edges are sharpened according to specification.
*Condition*
This knife is in great condition with some rusting, pitting and discolouration commensurate with its age. The original leather scabbard is in good condition though the elastic is broken. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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