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ANTIQUE #SA714603

Rare Fairbairn Sykes Pattern 2 Fighting Knife

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: AJD Antiques

The pattern 2 Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife was produced by Wilkinson Sword for British Special Forces, specifically the newly formed Commando units, between 1941 and 1943 and is marked with an arrow and B2 to the crossguard. It comes with the original leather and blackened brass sheath complete with attaching tabs and belt loop. It is in excellent original condition.
 
Size:
 
Knife length - 11.3'' (29cm)
 
Blade length - 6.5'' (16.5cm)
 
Internal Reference: 30462
Antique Number: SA714603
Dateline of this antique is 1940
Height is 29cm (11.4inches)
Width is 5cm (2.0inches)
Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)
Antique #SA714603, shown on this page, originates from 1940. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1940
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Founder of AJD Antiques, Jonathan Dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.
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