Description
WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes dagger 2nd pattern with blued blade type, original metal-tipped leather scabbard. Rare early FS fighting knife in great overall condition, considering the age. FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITHIN THE US FOR THIS ITEM.
Classic early WW2 era British FS “Fairbairn Sykes” fighting dagger with blued dual-edge blade and original metal-tipped leather scabbard included. This is FS’ 2nd pattern manufactured early in the war; this dagger is unbranded but it was likely made by Wilkinson Sword, as indicated by the typical wise grip marks on the pommel’s bronze nut. This exact FS dagger type is illustrated on pages 128-129 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 scans 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. 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 a beachhead landing in Algeria is sporting one such British-made FS dagger – see the photo scan attached (photo is for reference only).
This WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes dagger in in great overall condition for the type as most were used in the field as intended. Knurled cast bronze handle is unmarked as intended; no dings or contact marks on the bronze handle, the guard, or the blade’s edge. The blade has been lightly re-sharpened; the very end of the tip is slightly bent, nut not broken. Typical vise-marked narrow-nob bronze pommel and thick iron handguard; all parts are tight with no play. This dagger is about 11-5/8″ / 29.5 cm overall; the blade is about 7″ / 17.8 cm; the tip is intact; about 80% of the original blade bluing remaining. Original “blunt metal tip” leather scabbard is in excellent shape, considering the age. Leather “wings” are intact; the belt hanger part is in great shape with no damage; a flimsy elastic band is torn as it is very common for the type. The top of the belt hanger is stamped ENGLAND. Original metal scabbard’s tip is in excellent shape with no play; the staple is tight. The throat is intact; no typical cuts or “puncture wounds” – this type is hard-to-find this nice. Don’t miss your chance to add this original WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes dagger 2nd pattern to your collection!
This original WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes dagger 2nd pattern has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way. It is in 100% original “as is” condition; these are the actual photos. Spent brass and bronze Penny 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 FS dagger available for sale – please take a look.
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