FS Commando Daggers
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WW2 British WD 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife With ‘9 Broad Arrow’ Inspection Mark & Scabbard. Sn 21693 - 21693 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941 (see page 89-93 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is an original, WW2 2nd pattern FS dagger and scabbard. The hilt is blackened brass with excellent 2nd pattern knurled grip and a blued steel oval cross guard. The hilt near to its cross guard is stamped with ‘9 Broad Arrow’ inspection mark (a known mark found on WW2 FS knives (see page 152 of Flook’s book). It has a blackened 176mm long double edged blade with medial ridge. The blade has been sharpened during its life and there is one small nick to one of the cutting edges to be expected with a WW2 service FS knife. Its original correct leather scabbard has an external blackened brass chape & belt loop with retaining strap and press stud fastener. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs and the belt loop has its original elasticated retaining strap. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21693 £795.00 |
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WW2 Era American USMC Style Grey Finish Cast Alloy Ringed Hilt Variant Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. ED 2538 - ED 2538 This is an original WW2 Era American USMC Style Cast Alloy Ringed Hilt Variant Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife (see page 139 of Flook’s book The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando knives where similar USMC type hilt variants are illustrated). The author comments that these knives are something of a mystery as to their origins & no examples have been noted to indicate official issue. The hilts are cast from alloy with ringed finishes, the guard is integral with the hilt and has a fillet on the underside similar to that found on the WW2 USMC stiletto. They have been recorded in a number of finishes such as blackened hilt finish, copper hilt finish , grey hilt finish and Green paint hilt. Our example has the correct one piece cast grey finish alloy handle with correct rings and integral cross guard with fillet on the underside. The undamaged blade with medial ridge measures 174 mm. The knife is complete with original WW2 era leather scabbard. The dark brown leather scabbard has a single, long, riveted belt loop and external steel chape. The rear of the scabbard has its original 4 sewn on leather tabs. All leather and stitching are intact but has some service wear. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2538 £875.00 |
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**RARE**WW2 Era Nickel Plated All Steel Hilt Variant Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 21845 - 21845 Like many variants of the FS knife there are various theories as to the origins of the all steel FS knives. Generally put about is that they were dropped into Europe for use by the resistance. There is also anecdotal evidence indicating use by Home guard. At least one of these knives was recovered in the wreck of a Sherman tank which sank off the coast of Normandy during the D-Day invasion (see pages 131 to 133 of ‘The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives’ by Flook). An all steel plated variant hilt FS knife with 5 knurled grip rings and narrow grip near to the pommel similar to ours is illustrated on page 133 item 9.21 of the authors book. He comments on the illustrated knife, that the plating was probably done post war for presentation or private sale purposes. The author also comments on page 131 “whether or not they were made against an official contract is unknown and no example that I am aware of has been found with an inspection mark. Genuine examples of such knives are scarce”. This is a rare, original all steel hilt nickel plated variant FS knife and scabbard in as found, un-cleaned condition. It’s all steel hilt has the aforementioned 5 knurled grip rings and plated oval steel finger guard. The original nickel plate finish has some age related areas of tarnishing. There are no maker or date marks on the knife. The knife has a 173 mm long blade with medial ridge. Its open top leather scabbard in which it was found has an integral belt loop. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21845 £1,275.00 |
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Post WW2 British Hopkinson Sheffield Nowill & Sons Sheffield Marked Commemorative Royal Marines Factory Nickel Plated 1st Pattern FS Commando Fighting Knife With Etched Panels & Scabbard. Sn 22422 - 22422 The Nowill familly are recorded as Sheffield cutler's since the 16th Century. The family traded under various names and Trademarks until John Nowill acquired the 'crossed keys' trademark in 1842. John Nowill retired from the business in 1847 - three years before his death on 24 October 1850 and the name of the business adopted the 'Nowill & Sons' name. Nowill & Sons made FS Commando Fighting Knives for the British War Dept. In 1947 The Sheffield cutlers F. E. & J. R. Hopkinson Ltd acquired the assets of John Nowill and Frank Mills and used their names & trademarks when making knives (see page 242 of the Sheffield Knife book By Tweedale). The 1st Pattern FS fighting knife was introduced in 1940 and produced by Wilkinson Sword (see page 63 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This post WW2 Hopkinson Sheffield Nowill & Sons marked 1st pattern FS knife was made to commemorate the Royal Marines Commandos. The 1st pattern hilt with correct 2” wave cross guard retains its original factory nickel finish and knurled grip. Its double edged dagger blade with medial ridge measures 177mm in length. The blade is clean undamaged. The blade has a blued and etched panel as found on original WW2 examples ‘The FS Fighting Knife’ on one side and the etched and gilt highlighted badge of the Royal marines with the Regiment’s motto in Latin ‘Per Mare, Per Terram’ (English: ‘By Sea, By Land’). The cross guard has Nowill & Sons name and Sheffield address together with Hopkinson ‘H’ within cartouche trademark and a stamped Broad Arrow mark as found on British War Department arms & equipment. It is complete with its black leather scabbard with nickel plated chape & integral belt loop with retaining strap & press stud fastener. All leather & stitching are clean & intact. The price for this attractive Royal Marines FS commemorative piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22422 £675.00 |
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**MINT**Cased Commemorative WW2 Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife 'Commando 1940-45' By Wilkinson Sword With Etched Blade. ED 2114 - ED 2114 The British Commandos were formed during the Second World War in June 1940, following a request from the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, for a force that could carry out raids against German-occupied Europe. Initially drawn from within the British Army from soldiers who volunteered for the Special Service Brigade, the Commandos' ranks would eventually be filled by members of all branches of the United Kingdom's armed forces and a number of foreign volunteers from German-occupied countries. Reaching a wartime strength of over 30 individual units and four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theatres of war from the Arctic Circle to Europe and from the Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre to South-East Asia. Their operations ranged from small groups of men landing from the sea or by parachute to a brigade of assault troops spearheading the Allied invasions of Europe and Asia. All Commandos were issued with the iconic FS Fighting knife. This superb 3rd pattern FS Commando dagger was produced to Commemorate the British Army Commandos WW2 Service 1940-1945. The full size knife 294mm overall is in pristine condition. It has a beautiful 179mm blued blade etched on both sides with gilt foliate design panels. The ricasso is etched at the ricasso with the manufacturer's detail 'Wilkinson Sword Made In England' with their crossed swords legend and Queen Elizabeth II Royal Appointment all in gold. The 3rd pattern ribbed handle and cross guard retain all of their original gilt finish. The dagger is contained in its original wooden box with hinged lid covered in green leatherette material. The case has clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined in green felt & white silk & is contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The exterior lid of the box is emblazoned with the Wilkinson Sword name & Crossed Swords legend together with the stylised image of a Commando shoulder title in Gold & 1940-1945. The silk lining of the case lists the WW2 Battle Honours & Military Decorations Awarded to the Commandos all in gold. The price for this excellent commemorative piece includes UK delivery. ED 2114 £595.00 |
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**VERY RARE**FORERUNNER OF THE MODERN SURVIVAL KNIFE**Original, Colonel Baldock 1902 Patent All Steel Construction Survival ‘Knife Spear’ By James Dixon & Sons Sheffield For Walter Locke & Co London With Original Scabbard. Sn 16422 - 16422 Developed by Colonel Baldock of the Merwara Battalion of Queen Victoria's Indian Army in the 1870s and patented by him in 1902, this is the forerunner of all modern day Combat/Fighting/Survival Knives. With an inspired development Colonel Baldock introduced this all steel fearsome knife which easily converts to a spear with the attachment of any handy wood pole or branch that might be found in the field. The hilt is all Steel with a floating knurled collar that, when secured in the rear position, will lock onto any wood shaft pushed into the hollow adjustable tubular hilt by means of internal securing spikes. The locking mechanism resembles that of the old muzzle loading socket bayonet attachment. British Gunsmiths Walter Locke & Co 391 Strand, London C1892-C1920 were primarily known as the outlet for Baldock Knife Spears (see page 99 & 100 of The London Knife Book By Flook. Page 99 of the book shows an image of the Baldock Knife Spear & Scabbard). These rare knives are sometimes found with the Baldock and Walter Locke names or with a licenced manufacturer name on the blade, however it is very rare to find examples with Baldock, Walter Locke & Co and a manufacturer name all on one blade. This is an excellent original example of the Baldock Patent Knife Spear. It has the correct all steel hollow hilt with floating collar which works correctly, a small oval brass finger guard and measures 345mm overall. The 226mm spear point blade has fullers and a deep 110mm saw back section on the back edge. The blade is crisply marked ‘Baldock Knife Spear Made Expressly For Walter Locke & Co Ltd Patented’ and with the rare to find additional licenced manufacturer’s name ‘James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, England’. The knife is complete with its original brown leather riveted and stitched scabbard.The leather has a small tooled foliate cartouche to the front. The price for this rare survival knife with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 16422 £1,745.00 |
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WW2 Era British Fairbairn Sykes FS Beaded & Ribbed (9 Rows Of Beads) Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 21844 - 21844 The Beaded & Ribbed variant of the Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting knife was available as a private purchase weapon but were also Military issue. Beaded & Ribbed versions have been found with 9,8,7 & 6 rows of beads (see page 127 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives by Ron Flook). This WW2 era Beaded and Ribbed Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife has a brass beaded and ribbed grip with 9 rows of beads. The knife has a blued oval steel finger guard. There are no WD marks on this knife. It has a clean 173mm long steel blade with medial ridge. It is complete with original scabbard with external brass chape. As is common, the scabbard’s 4 original sewn on leather tabs have been period cut back and its original elasticated retaining strap is present but has become detached on one side. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21844 £945.00 |
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**VERY RARE**TEN ROPED RINGS VARIANT**WW2 British Officer’s Private Purchase Ribbed & Roped Alloy Handle Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 21967:3 - 21967:3 A very scarce WW2 example of the alloy handled ribbed and roped Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife. For many years this pattern of Commando knife were believed to be solely private purchase weapons, however, on page 129 of Ron Flook's book 'The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives', he describes at least 2 War Dept issued examples being seen. In the day these would have been expensive items and there are no visible WD marks, so most likely an Officer’s private purchase piece. The handle of our example has the very rare to find 10 roped rings (some have only 9) with the correct correspondingly extended pommel nut to accommodate this. It has a blued steel cross guard & an undamaged 163mm long clean blued blade with medial ridge which has been period sharpened for action. It is complete with its original scabbard with blackened brass chape & single belt loop. It retains its original elastic retaining strap which as is common perished in the centre it's original 4 sewn on leather tabs have been cut back. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. A very scarce FS knife. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21967:3 £1,195.00 |
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**UNIQUE**GIFTED TO WW2 BRITISH JAPANESE POW LEO RAWLINGS BY HIS LIBERATOR**1st Pattern Wilkinson FS Commando Fighting Knife With Double Etched Panels & Scabbard His Signed Book ‘And Dawn Came Up Like Thunder’ An Account Of POW Experience & Provenance. - 21967:1 The 1st Pattern FS fighting knife was introduced in 1940 and produced by Wilkinson Sword (see page 63 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is rare to find, original WW2 1st pattern, FS dagger with original 1st pattern scabbard made unique by the fact that it was given to liberated POW Leo Rawlings in Malaysia / Singapore at the end of WW2 by one of his liberators. The nickel plated grip has been period field corded over grip used in jungle warfare (the steel grip and sweaty hand palms not making a good combination). We are sure the original steel grip is in good shape under the cord over grip, but we would not suggest removing this jungle "overcoat" because it makes the knife so rare. The ricasso is marked with correct etched panels, 'Wilkinson Sword London' together with crossed swords legend & the reverse 'The FS Fighting Knife', both panels has age and war service related rubbing but are clearly visible. Its double edged dagger blade with medial ridge measures 166mm in length (blade lengths of these FS knives vary as they were hand ground). The tip is blunt having hit something sometime during service. The blade has staining consistent with age and service use. It is complete with original 1st Pattern leather scabbard with nickel plated brass chape & integral belt loop with retaining strap. The retaining band has separated, the popper now apart but complete which has the correct ‘Newey’ press stud fastener. All other leather & stitching are intact. The First Pattern is rare enough, but this is made even rarer and more desirable by cord hilt wrap & the provenance included with the knife which is an original signed hardback copy of Leo Rawlings' highly acclaimed book ‘And The Dawn Came Up Like Thunder’, an account of being a POW. Together with a letter from Buckingham Palace ordered By Queen Elizabeth II thanking him for the signed copy of his book together with another related letter dated 1972. A great piece with tremendous history. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21967:1 £2,750.00 |
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**CASED****RARE**C1948 2 PANEL VERSION**Wilkinson Sword, Etched Banner ‘Hand Forged By Tom Beasley The Famous Sword Smith’ Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With Correct 2 Etched & Blued Panels Hand Drawn Blade. Sn 21967:7 - 21967:7 Tom Beasley was Wilkinson Sword's master Swordsmith. One of his outstanding creations was the blade for the sword which Britain presented to the people of the City of Stalingrad in commemoration of the City's defence against the Nazis. Tom Beasley knives are sought after. 3 panel version etchings 'Hand Forged by Tom Beasley The Famous Sword Smith Of Stalingrad Fame' and 2 panel versions without the panel referencing Stalingrad in the banner were made. The 2 panel versions the same as our example were made C1948. They are thought to be advertising & private purchase pieces for Wilkinson sword who undertook a sales drive in the early post war years (see page 182 & 183 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives by Flook). This is an original hand drawn Tom Beasley FS Knife. Its 176mm long steel blade with medial ridge is clean and correctly crisply etched & blued on both sides. One side has a 2 panel banner etched 'Hand Forged by Tom Beasley The Famous Sword Smith’. The reverse is etched with decorative panels containing 'Wilkinson Sword, London' name and crossed swords legend together Royal Appointment. Also 'Commando Fighting Knife World War 1939-45'. The orange / brown hue Ivorine handle is undamaged and it has an oval blued steel cross guard. The dagger is contained in its later quality made wooden case with hinged lid all covered in black leatherette material. The case has clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined in cushioned black felt & cushioned white silk & is contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The price for this excellent rare piece includes UK delivery. Sn 21967:7 £1,475.00 |
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