*British, Late WW2 or Post War, 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife with Double Cross Guard*
Approximate Measurements: 17.cm blade, 29.3cm
3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife. This is a fascinating example as it is fitted with two oval cross guards and the incorrect nut to the pommel. There are no cutlers details present and. Double-edged very sharp spearpoint blade.
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. Production of the 1st Pattern knives began in November 1940, combining the Shanghai design proposed by William Fairbairn and Anthony Sykes with earlier daggers from the Wilkinson Sword Co. The third pattern was introduced in October of 1943. The Third Pattern is easily recognized by its ringed alloy grip, the design is attributed to the William Rodgers firm.
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*
The dagger is in good condition with age wear. The dagger has two cross guards and the incorrect pommel nut. This is without a sheath. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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