Choose a print and ebook format above and get 25% off both. Fairbairn sykes commando dagger weapon book 7 leroy thompson. The fairbairnsykes dagger originated in shanghai, china. He has previously had 38 books published and more recent titles include the hostage rescue manual, the. This site is dedicated primarily to exploring the history of the iconic fairbairnsykes fighting knife commonly known as the british commando knife, the many variants of that weapon, and the brave men and women who trained with it, carried it, and whose valor made it famous. I imagine that knurling that skinny, flowervase shaped handle wasnt fun or easy to do neatly. Fairbairn sykes commando dagger by south african knife maker louis naude. Sep 16, 2017 explore pyrotechnists board william e. I live in the uk and at present i am waiting for a fairbairn sykes 1st pattern classic re production by a company in scotlanduk called macdonald armouries. The fairbairnsykes fighting knife was designed by william ewart fairbairn and eric anthony sykes, and was based on the shanghai fighting knife they designed while serving as constables in the shanghai municipal police smp, the multinational police force of shanghais international community.
Diagram of fairbairnsykes fighting knife, issued to british commando forces in wwii. Both hail from the same era and were employed over and on the very same battlefields in one of the greatest conflicts the world has ever known. Mar 22, 2011 the fairbairn sykes commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world. It is extensively illustrated with documents and weapons of the day. Wwii fairbairn sykes replica commando knife atlanta cutlery. Sheffield knives military knives fairbairn sykes commando knife, 3rd pattern. Suitable for any cutting activity in which a prime quality blade is key to success, the sheffield sykes fairbairn fixed knife is a great instrument for any individual. The fairbairnsykes commando dagger has become iconic as the. I bought it as a useful novelty and with some research this seemed to be the best fairbairn sykes fighting knife made. All that anyone seems to know or is written about in books is that he was fairbairns instructor partner one half designer of the famed fs fighting knife and an instructor to special forces and secret agents during world war two. The hilt is brass with nickel finish and a hand knurled. The fairbairnsykes wasp commando knife features a mirror finish blade, and a beautiful handle comprised of stacked layers of brass and compressed black fiber washers.
The fairbairnsykes commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world. The fairbairnsykes dress knife features a mirror finish blade and grip, and a distinctive brass pommel. It was made famous during the war when issued to british commandos, including the sas. They are not a cheap alternative to the fs commando knife, but they are certainly one of if not the best in the world at reproducing and manufacturing not only the 3 british pattern fs. Wilkinson sword is the only company known to have supplied the first pattern dagger to the war office. Fairbairn sykes manual pdf this site is dedicated primarily to exploring the history of the iconic fairbairn sykes fighting knife commonly known as the british commando knife. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Paul also accepted my challenge of creating a scaled version of the fairbairn sykes commando dagger that did not look like a letter opener. It has a hand fitting ferruled blackened metal grip. Based on the classic dagger design and beautifully balanced, this knife was the preferred commando weapon in world war ii for both the u. The fairbairnsykes commando dagger has become iconic as the most.
Sheffield she007 fairbairn sykes british commando dagger 67. Fairbairn sykes commando dagger pdf free download as pdf file. First pattern fairbairn sykes commando knife the 1st pattern fs fighting knife was introduced in 1940 and manufactured by wilkinson sword. This knife was a bring back by a member of the australian commandos during ww2, it has a very sharp double edge blade length of 7 and 11 12 overall.
Obviously fairbairn sykes have been one of my consuming passions, but fighting knives of all sorts have been of keen interest to me. In its defense, the early handmade knives produced under the first british government contract were substantially thicker than the later, massproduced versions. It was designed as a thrusting weapon and conceived. Developed utilizing some of the most reliable materials, these fixed blade knives from sheffield will preserve an edge for longer periods of time compared to blades prepared using lesser supplies.
Fairbairnsykes commando dagger weapon, book 7 free. This is a nice quality reproduction the original fairbairnsykes fighting knife used in wwii and this knife is made by windlass steelcrafts and has carbon blued steel blade and is forged by hand. While serving with the shanghai municipal police, which guarded the. Obviously fairbairnsykes have been one of my consuming passions, but fighting knives of all sorts have been of keen interest to me.
This is an original, ww2 2nd pattern, b2, fs dagger and scabbard. Sheath is leather with metal reinforcement at the tip. Fairbairnsykes fighting knife reproduction knife used. Do keep in mind that because of the relatively narrow but thick diamondshaped profile of the edge that this will not be a good the fairbairn sykes fighting knife is a doubleedged fighting fajrbairn resembling a dagger or poignard with a foil grip developed by william ewart fairbairn and eric anthony sykes in. The fairbairn sykes commando knife is the spitfire of the knife world, and both are still regarded as alltime combative classics. Sheffield knives 006 black finish sykes fairbairn pattern. The fairbairn sykes was now the first official dagger of americas first official cloak and dagger agency. Specification black or bright carbon steel blade blacked zinc cast handle leg or belt sheath please make your choice from the drop down lists.
Comes with a metal tipped leather bootbelt sheath for hideout carry. High carbon steel blade has the traditional diamond cross section and the antiqued grip is aluminum just like the original. Image taken from page 69 of fleet marine force reference publication 1280, kill or get killed by rex applegate. Sheffield knives black finish sykes fairbairn pattern commando dagger fixed blade knife with black finish knurled handles.
The fairbairnsykes fighting knife is a doubleedged fighting knife resembling a dagger or poignard with a foil grip developed by william ewart fairbairn and eric anthony sykes in shanghai based on concepts which the two men initiated before world war ii while serving on the shanghai municipal police in china the fs fighting knife was made famous during world war ii when issued to. Ww2 fairbairn sykes australian commando knife the current custodian has given me the following information. This is an original ww2 1st pattern, fairbairn sykes dagger and scabbard. The fairbairn sykes commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world. My daughter and i have trained in several martial arts. The broad arrow on its own is an ownership mark, but when coupled with a number or letter as found on commando knives it is an inspectorsexaminers mark.
Original british wwii fairbairn sykes commando knives are extremely rare. Fairbairnsykes fighting knife reproduction knife used by. The first fairbairnsykes knives delivered by wilkinson to soe were sold at 6, including scabbard. Fairbairnsykes commando knife historic knives made in.
This classic mod spec fairbairn sykes fixedblade dagger features a 7 double edge parkerized carbon steel blade for extra strength and cast metal handle with nowill trademark which is hand fit to the frame for optimum performance. My daughter and i have trained in several martial arts, emptyhand and many bladed arts. Commando x discusses the fairbairnsykes commando dagger. The origins of the dagger can be traced to shanghai in the 1930s where w. Although the fairbairnsykes knife is now of interest mainly to collectors, because of its sleek lines and its commando associations it still remains in. Modern warrior the fairbairn sykes fighting knives.
Specification black or bright carbon steel blade blacked zinc cast handle leg or belt sheath please make. The fairbairnsykes fighting knife is a doubleedged fighting knife resembling a dagger or poignard with a foil grip developed by william ewart fairbairn and eric anthony sykes in shanghai based on concepts which the two men initiated before world war ii while serving on the shanghai municipal police in china. They started to produce a new 1 st pattern knife with a 3 crossguard without any research in their own files and documents or even asking people who could have known. I think i read that the blades with the flat near the handguard were hand made. History, military epub fairbairnsykes commando dagger. The fairbairnsykes pattern dagger has had its critics almost from the very beginning, with the most serious denunciation being that the blade is far too weak for heavy combat use. The knife was named after its two british designers, captains w. Fairbairn sykes british commando dagger, satin ixl sheffield the fairbairn sykes british commando knife is a doubleedged knife with a cast metal grip developed by william ewart fairbairn and eric anthony sykes before world war ii.
Sheffield she006 fairbairn sykes british commando dagger 6. See more ideas about martial arts, british commandos and martial. Fs fighting knife and commando knife post war production. Eric anthony sykes the forgotten hero of combatives. The history of the commando knife sheffield collectable knives. The fairbairnsykes fighting knife is a doubleedged fighting knife resembling a dagger or. The fairburn sykes commando dagger was first produced in 1941 by wilkinson sword. The majority of parcels arrive within two days of dispatch. Ww2 fairbairnsykes australian commando knife the current custodian has given me the following information. Fox fairbairn sykes fighting dagger knife fx593 dutch.
This applies to most of the uk, including northern ireland, scilly isles, isle of man and outlying scottish please see below for exceptions. Bladetricks stop switch push dagger knife aesthetic, diy knife, edc, cool knives. Wwii fairbairnsykes british commando fighting knife 1943. Fairbairn and us marine officers including sam yeaton carried out experiments in developing what they considered the perfect knife for close combat. The fairbairnsykes fighting knife was produced in three patterns during ww2. Designed specifically for fighting in close quarters, this dagger features a long, slender blade and a razorsharp point that makes it ideal for stabbing or thrusting motions. To digress for a moment, this matter of price is an interesting one.
By this time the design had mutated to something quite different, sharing only the format of a seven inch doubleedged blade. Fairbairnsykes commando dagger by leroy thompson, howard. Developed utilizing some of the most reliable materials, these fixed blade knives from sheffield will preserve an edge for longer periods of time compared to blades prepared using lesser sup. Fairbairn sykes british commando dagger, black ixl sheffield the fairbairn sykes british commando knife is a doubleedged knife with a cast metal grip developed by william ewart fairbairn and eric anthony sykes before world war ii. Sheffield she006 fairbairn sykes british commando dagger 67. Media in category fairbairn sykes fighting knife the following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. The proportions are perfect and i am now the proud owner of the dutifully inscribed sgian cmdo. The first fairbairn sykes knives delivered by wilkinson to soe were sold at 6, including scabbard. This knife was the preferred commando weapon in world war ii for both the u. Ww2 uk fairbairn sykes commando knife moore leather.
On this page i will list books about fs knives and british commandos. Very little is known about eric anthony sykes background there is unconfirmed reports that he worked for british secret service in the 1920s and 1930s. The fairbairnsykes was now the first official dagger of americas first official cloak and dagger agency. Dagger knife fox fairbairn sykes fighting knife fox italy, tactical military fixed blade knives with blade of n690co cobalt vanadium stainless steel of high quality with surface treatment in pvd a coating of thin films under vacuum through the physical vapor deposition physical vapor deposition very resistant to abrasion and waterproof blade not sharpened hrc 5860 blade lenght 6. Jan 01, 2011 the fairbairn sykes commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world. The actual lesson plains are the centre of the textthey. Dec 05, 2017 dagger making forging a fairbairn sykes duration. Reserve now and allow at least 4 weeks for delivery. The fairbairn sykes commando knife is a doubleedged knife with a foil grip developed by william ewart fairbairn and eric anthony sykes before world war ii.
Sheffield she007 fairbairn sykes british commando dagger 6. The fairbairn sykes commando dagger fighting knife was made famous during world war ii when issued to british commandos, the airborne forces, the sas and many other units. For over 40 years i have been collecting fighting knives. Pdf the fairbairn sykes fighting knife download full. When fairbairn and sykes became instructors for the. Request for information about the fairburn sykes commando. May 31, 2010 commando x discusses the fairbairn sykes commando dagger. This video contains graphic descriptions of commando combat. After discussions between the two policemen and wilkinson sword ltd. Furthermore strategically important materials like brass were now in short supply. This site is dedicated primarily to exploring the history of the iconic fairbairn sykes fighting knife commonly known as the british commando knife, the many variants of that weapon, and the brave men and women who trained with it, carried it, and whose valor made it famous. The fairbairnsykes commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely. Whilst it is rarely used by the corps in current operations, it does represent our heritage as a fighting force that uses stealth to achieve its objects. Fairbairn and us marine officers including sam yeaton carried out experiments to develop what they considered the perfect knife for close combat.
These marks are if they are stamped on the ferrule area of the hilt. See more ideas about trench knife, combat knives and british commandos. Fairbairn sykes commando dagger pdf dagger cutting tools. The fairbairnsykes commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized. Fairbairnsykes commando dagger weapon book 7 leroy thompson. Unfollow fairbairn sykes knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Introduced in october of 1943 many fs aficionados do not consider the third pattern commando knife a fairbairn sykes. The combat dagger is both a close combat weapon and a symbol of the royal marines. The fairbairnsykes fighting knife is a doubleedged knife with a foil grip developed by william ewart fairbairn and eric anthony sykes in shanghai before world war ii, but made famous during the war when issued to british commandos, including the sas. This text not only deals with him but links in a lot of the names of the period such as fairbairn and sykes. The hilt is brass with nickel finish and a hand knurled finish to the grip. The fairbairnsykes commando knife is a doubleedged knife with a foil grip developed by william ewart fairbairn and eric anthony sykes before world war ii. Fairbairnsykes fighting knife flickr the central intelligence agency 1. Sheffield sykes fairbairn fixed knife up to 17% off 5.