WWII Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife Wilkinson Sword London Original

Name: WWII Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife Wilkinson Sword London Original
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1044583
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Description

Original British issue Fairbairn & Sykes knife, 2nd pattern commando knife, circa 1939 - 45 made by

Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd London

The blade etched inscribed WILKINSON SWORD Co Ltd, London and THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE, with original leather scabbard.

The blade with good un re sharpened edges, blade and cross-guard with original dark finish and surface rust patches, the darkened knurled brass handle with general wear and scabbard contact wear to the pommel.

The brown leather scabbard in very good condition, light dents to the blackened brass chape, the elastic retainer broken /missing.

Length of blade 6,5/8" or 168mm

Overall length of knife 11,3/4" or 298mm

gross weight 276 grams.

All original and in very good sound condition.

Declaration

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1044583

Dealers Internal Reference

240122

Dealers Notes

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Description

Original British issue Fairbairn & Sykes knife, 2nd pattern commando knife, circa 1939 - 45 made by

Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd London

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The blade etched inscribed WILKINSON SWORD Co Ltd, London and THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE, with original leather scabbard.

Andrew Nethercott Antiques

fig 1. WWII Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife Wilkinson Sword London Original

The blade with good un re sharpened edges, blade and cross-guard with original dark finish and surface rust patches, the darkened knurled brass handle with general wear and scabbard contact wear to the pommel.