Description
WW2 British Fairbairn-Sykes dagger 3rd pattern type, original theater-made “boot carry” leather sheath included. Great overall condition, considering the age. FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM.
Classic WW2 era British FS “Fairbairn Sykes” fighting dagger with blued dual-edge blade and “theater-made” simple leather scabbard designed for boot carry. This is FS’ 3rd pattern manufactured during the war. This exact 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 the war. The allied servicemen carried FS daggers in practically every combat theater in Europe, North Africa and in the Middle East. Looks like one of the US Army Rangers overlooking Anzio beachhead landing (Southern Italy) is sporting one such British-made FS dagger – see the photo scan attached.
This WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes dagger is used, but it’s in much better than average condition for the type; it’s a great-looking specimen. Blued blade is very sharp with no edge damage; looks like the very end of the tip was lost and the end of blade was professionally re-sharpened. Grooved cast handle with a thick iron double-guard and a bronze lug nut on the pommel. The pommel is marked with number 4; most sources agree that these raised numbers on the pommel indicate mold series used in the production. The dagger is unmarked, but typical vise marks on lug nut sides are indicative of Wilkinson Sword production. The the guard is stamped ENGLAND on the underside; all parts are solid with no play.
This dagger is about 10-3/4″ / 27.4 cm overall; the blade is about 6″ / 15.3 cm; the tip is intact. About 95% of the original bluing remains intact; a couple of minor rust spots near ricasso are noted for accuracy. A simple “theater-made” boot carry sheath is not the original scabbard, but it fits the blade well. The leather is soft and supple. Overall, with original WW-II era WW2 British Fairbairn-Sykes dagger in in great condition. Don’t miss your chance to add this original WW2 British Fairbairn-Sykes dagger to your collection!
This classic WW2 British Fairbairn-Sykes dagger has not been cleaned, it is in 100% original “as is” condition. These are the actual photos; Lee Enfield clips are not included with the lot 
I have a few more British-made knives & daggers, several fighting knives made from converted sabers, as well as some scarce WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives available for sale – please take a look in our Militaria section. I also have a very rare US-made Camillus OSS stiletto fighting dagger that was modeled after the British 2nd Pattern FS dagger available for sale – please take a look.
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