Description
Classic British Fairbairn Sykes fighting dagger with razor-sharp dual-edge blade and original metal-tipped leather scabbard. Made in Sheffield, England in the 1980th by J. Nowill & Sons and is appropriately marked on the guard. This FS pattern pretty much remained unchanged since mid-WW2; this type is still in military use by a number of NATO countries. 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 lug nut. 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 with a metal tip is unused as well. This set is in excellent coverall condition – scarce this nice. Don’t miss your chance to add this original British Nowill Sons Fairbairn Sykes dagger to your collection!
This original Sheffield-made Nowill Sons Fairbairn Sykes dagger has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it is in 100% original “as is” condition. These are the actual photos. I have a few vintage Sheffield-made knives, as well as WW2 era British combat knives and bayonets, scarce American and German WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives available for sale – please take a look in the store’s Militaria section.
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