WW2 Era British 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With No.3 Mould Marked Hilt, Guard Stamped ‘I9’ & ‘5’ & Scabbard. ED 901 Knive

WW2 Era British 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With No.3 Mould Marked Hilt, Guard Stamped ‘I9’ & ‘5’ & Scabbard. ED 901 - ED 901

An original WW2 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife. The 3rd pattern knife was introduced in 1942 (see Chapter 8 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This example has an undamaged ribbed alloy handle which retains its original blackened finish and a 171mm blackened steel blade with medial ridge. The blade is sharp. It has a number 3 mould mark on the ribbed 3rd pattern alloy hilt (a known mark found on these knives). The cross guard is stamped ‘I9’ & ‘5’ (unknown). The dagger is complete with correct original leather scabbard. It has an external blackened brass chape and belt loop. The scabbard retains its original elastic retaining strap and its original 4 sewn on leather tabs. As was common the belt has been period cut to form a slit in the centre for uniform attachment. The price includes UK delivery. ED 901

£395.00