Description
1 vintage Wilkinson Sword WWII Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife available. F/S commando knives like these were carried by U.S. G.I.’s and paratroopers, and by British Commandos in Europe during World War II. Some U.S. combat troops staging in England would purchase these knives to carry in addition to, or as replacement for their M3 trench knife. This fighting knife would make a fine addition to any World War II, or world militaria collection.
This second pattern knife measures 11 5/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 7/8″. The front tang is etched ‘THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE’. The reverse tang is stamped ‘WILKINSON SWORD LONDON’. There are no markings on the guard. On the sheath there is no ‘ENGLAND’ mark above the throat.
CONDITION:
This Wilkinson Sword WWII F/S fighting knife is in excellent condition. There are no blade nicks. The pommel nut was ground off this knife in the field during the War. Note the pommel is completely patina’d over. The elastic keeper strap is gone on the sheath–as is the case with basically every WWII Fairbairn-Sykes sheath.
This listing represents the opportunity to add a very fine Wilkinson Sword 2nd Pattern F/S fighting knife to your collection.
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