WW2 Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife and Original Scabbard

*WW2 Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife and original Scabbard*

A WW2 Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife with plain 17cm hand forged steel blade, the blued steel crossguard double stamped with a broad arrow and B2, with knurled brass grip with a stamped L at its base, hexagonal pommel nut and leather scabbard with copper chape. 31 cm.

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 pitting 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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