This second pattern, Wilkinson made Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife saw service during WW2 as evidenced by the re-pointed blade and wear to the original black finish. At some point the tip of the knife was lost and the blade was re-profiled and sharpened to a razor edge.
The 156mm double-edged blade is in good condition with marks and wear consistent with its use. The blade is very sharp and retains most of its blued finish. The blade is 23mm wide at the base, tapering to a spear point with a raised medial ridge. The thick, second pattern blade shows a triangle at the base where it was ground to fit through the crosspiece.
The knurled copper grip is in good condition with use related wear. The grip is 21mm in diameter at its widest and is 126mm long. The crosspiece is 3.26mm thick and is stamped with the War Department arrow and the designation “B2,” indicating that it was made by the Wilkinson Sword Company.
The knife is complete with a brown leather sheath. The leather and stitching of the sheath are sound.
This is a wartime used example of a second pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife made by the Wilkinson Sword Co.
£600.00
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