British WWII Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Knife, 3rd Pattern
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $165.00

Original era manufacture. An unissued condition example of the 3rd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, made famous by the British Commandos during WWII.Ribbed, cast copper grip made without a casting seam, and retaining nearly 100% original finish. Simple, oval shaped, blued steel guard which is marked, ENGLAND.The blade is perfect, retaining all of its original finish, with a very sharp point and no damage to the cutting edges. Original cross-grain polish visible, in short, just very, very nice.The brown leather scabbard retains both of it's horizontal stitch-tabs, with a dark finished brass chape which is riveted to the scabbard body. The brown elastic pommel strap is in place and pliable, with a very small ENGLAND stamped next to it. The scabbard leather is sound, with some light surface staining, and has a musty smell to it from long storage.