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Rare Fairbairn Sykes Pattern 2 Fighting Knife
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Rare Fairbairn Sykes Pattern 2 Fighting Knife

1920 - 1940
Description

The pattern 2 Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife was produced by Wilkinson Sword for British Special Forces, specifically the newly formed Commando units, between 1941 and 1943 and is marked with an arrow and B2 to the crossguard. It comes with the original leather and brass sheath complete with attaching tabs and belt loop. It is in excellent original condition.

Size:

Knife length - 11.3" (29cm)

Blade length - 6.5" (16.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1027992
Dealers Internal Reference
30959
Description
The pattern 2 Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife was produced by Wilkinson Sword for British Special Forces, specifically the newly formed Commando units, between 1941 and 1943 and is marked with an arrow and B2 to the crossguard. It comes with the original leather and brass sheath complete with attaching tabs and belt loop. It is in excellent original condition.

Size:

Knife length - 11.3" (29cm)

Blade length - 6.5" (16.5cm)

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1027992
Dealers Internal Ref
30959
AJD Antiques
AJD Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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Rare Fairbairn Sykes Pattern 2 Fighting Knife
Rare Fairbairn Sykes Pattern 2 Fighting Knife
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Rare Fairbairn Sykes Pattern 2 Fighting Knife
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