Description: Classic British FS “Fairbairn Sykes” fighting dagger with razor-sharp dual-edge blade - originally designed during WW2, still in service today. This type is illustrated on page 133 of the KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael Silvey (see the scan attached). This dagger was made in Sheffield, England in J. Nowill & Sons; an official British military issue -marked with the government arsenal “broad arrow” acceptance stamp. Scarce unused; original factory edge is razor-sharp; the tip is intact. Grooved cast metal handle with the screw-on pommel lugnut. No dings or contact marks on the handle; all parts are tight. The dagger is about 11-1/2″ / 29.8 cm overall; blued blade is about 6-7/8″ / 17.5 cm. Original “sew-on” black leather scabbard is unused as well. J Nowill & Sons, Sheffield England Fairbairn Sykes dagger, orig sheath Excellent Click images to enlarge Description Classic British FS “Fairbairn Sykes” fighting dagger with razor-sharp dual-edge blade and original metal-tipped leather scabbard. An official British military issue made in Sheffield, England in the 1980th by J. Nowill & Sons and is appropriately marked with the government arsenal “broad arrow” acceptance stamp on the guard as such. This FS pattern pretty much remained unchanged since mid-WW2. This FS dagger type is illustrated on page 133 of the KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael W Silvey – a well-established expert an author of many books on the subject of US military edged weapons (see the book’s page scan attached). Originally designed as the “commando dagger” for the elite British special-ops forces, these “FS” fighting knives became super-popular with the British and American servicemen stationed in the UK during WW2. After the war the FS dagger became a classic combat knife; it remained in service in some countries to this day. This dagger is in scarce unused condition; this type is hard-to-find this nice. Original factory edge is razor-sharp; needle-like tip is intact. Black-finished grooved cast metal handle with the screw-on pommel lugnut. No dings or contact marks on the handle; all parts are solid with no play. The dagger is about 11-1/2″ / 29.8 cm overall; blued blade is about 6-7/8″ / 17.5 cm. Original “sew-on” black leather scabbard is unused as well. This set is in excellent coverall condition - scarce this nice. Don’t miss your chance to add this original British Fairbairn Sykes fighting dagger to your collection! This classic FS dagger has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it is in 100% original “as is” condition. These are the actual photos. Buyers must be over 18 years of age; we combine shipping for multiple purchases. Will ship within 24 hrs of cleared payment. 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Price: 225 USD
Location: West Haverstraw, New York
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