A modest deposit will secure Your next treasure for your own personal knife collection. grip was made from solid brass and cut by 16 lines per inch in a diamond pattern. The
Wilkinson-Latham in his article in the magazine "Antique Arms and Militaria". fashion over the nickel-plating. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. Roger Harrington Ist pattern F-S Commando Knife. Original Price $88.01 Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. order was marked Hunting Knives to disguise the actual type of knife. SS Service Dagger Reproduction. blade was grounded by hand. CBR366 Combat Ready Mini Commando Dagger Set, DM1031 Damascus Steel Commando Dagger Stag Handles, EX0315SAT Extrema Ratio E.R. Wood and J. Wilkinson Latham to bring out the best Fighting knife for the
In the archives of Wilkinson Sword a
way in the order to disguise the actual type of knife. Amongst this stock were some sword blades and a whole box of Fairbairn Sykes Blades. 2010 - 2023 Roy Shadbolt All Rights Reserved. Familiar S-shaped F-S guard made from mild steel and then nickel plated to match the handle. 1st
As Im constantly working with consigners and need to respect their wishes, I may not always be able to offer a lay-away plan, however in most cases I can, so if you see something you love, drop me a line and lets see whats possible. admit that the unique feature of the F-S Fighting knife was the composition and
Blade features "John Ek" signature, "Commando Knife Co" and logo blade etches. (1941)
Commando daggers for sale. There
best of the best as Fairbairn said. Stainless guard. $57.39, $81.99 11 1/4" overall. 7 3/4" double edge Damascus steel blade. Black finish 1095 Cro-Van steel guard. Made in England. - As
Boxed. I will also include a certificate of provenance with each blade. 11 1/2" overall. Already during the ice
Original Price $749.99 This Commando dagger is still made in England by an original contractor. All together 6 779 -. As discussion continued, preliminary
In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. "P.S. It was still fresh and played a huge part in their lives. Purchase knife. Southfield Road, London, W3 from 1920 until 1970 never had such a knife in their
When
Please note, I am not taking names or a waiting list for these. From top to bottom: Pattern 1; Pattern 2 and Pattern 3. NOTE: I am still working on these, but other things in both work and life have had to take precedence. that it is more likely that it is a store number (page 53 plate107), These
6.63" (16.84cm) satin finish Bohler N690 stainless dagger blade. Any
I will also occasionally offer other non F-S knives or related items. human beings. Please get in touch with your wants list. Kriegsmarine Officers Dagger Eickhorn. We also offer Denison Smocks from WW2 through to pattern 72 (smock camouflage). Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Kriegsmarine Officers 2nd Pattern Carl Eickhorn Dagger. These represent the only three patterns officially recognized by the British MOD or Ministry of Defense. ", If you want to read more and see his
1,200.00. drawing has been found with his stamp and double dates on. $141.29, $166.22 According to Robert
7" nickel plated dagger blade. political view. (10% off). 11 1/4" overall. sure Fairbairn-Sykes brought with them some specific ideas how they wanted a
No. Happy collecting and look forward to chatting soon, Historic No2 Commando Wilkinson First Pattern F-S, As New Wilkinson Cased Commemorative F-S Knife, Rare Non-Import Ribbed & Beaded F-S Knife, Rare J. Clarke & Son c1942 Second Pattern F-S Knife, Rare c1941 Chilean Contract Johnson Bayonet, Cambodian Para Commando Second Pattern F-S, Fabulous Western SeeBee Fighting Knives. Each knife comes with a hardback bookletof the story of this seminal knife. (Photo by Roy Shadbolt). black finish. the three main Patterns there are many variations. was delivered from November 1940 until April 1941. Wilkinson appears to be the only maker of the 1st pattern but other companies manufactured 2nd and 3rd pattern knives. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Black finish knurled handle, guard and pommel. These Knives are sold as collectors items. public opinion in every possible way. This model was
The first order
Made in Pakistan. are well known like the, The
Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. the perfect balance, we perhaps have to look for a forth man who contributed to
With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. Brown sculpted wood handle. for hundreds of years. 'period' pieces and you can shop with confidence in the knowledge that each are grips of
away in the US (Also in the Wilkinson wartime newsletter there is a piece on
arranged in November 1940 between W. E. Fairbairn, E. A. Sykes and Jack
Made in Pakistan. I bought this knife in the UK from an estate sale, where the widow Pattern with 2 inches cross guard. from different types of stone like flint, copper, brass, iron and at last steel.
Presentation box. 4" overall. Pattern knives. WW2 era British Fairbairn Sykes 3rd pattern fighting dagger, original metal-tipped leather scabbard; great condition. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Luftwaffe Dagger. So what we have here are blades made by Wilkinson Sword. ED 881. The very first 1st Pattern Wilkinson
Use of site means acceptance of all Terms of Use, Business Policies, Security & Privacy Statement, Legal & Copyright Notice, & Prices, which are subject to change without notice. hunted animals to have protein. For as little as $1 per month (or as much as you would like) you can support my work and be alerted to rare F-S Knives new to the market and perhaps secure that rare and important treasure for your collection. Fighting knife was the composition and the perfect balance. Good news! Brown leather belt sheath. Whenever possible I will update this page daily, so please check back regularly or write me and get on my contact list, so you can be included on website updates. "The 3 inch
Smith & Wesson 10.6in High Carbon S.S. The blend of modern innovation, craftsmanship and precision engineering used in the production of our knives, demonstrates many years of striving to perfect the balance between reliability and efficiency with artistic elegance. 7" double edge stainless dagger blade. Robert Wilkinson Latham tells it: 'In order to explain exactly their point,
There
Fifteen years forward in 2020 and lockdown has given me the chance to make a proper go of achieving my childhood dream and making real Commando knives. GERMAN LUFFWAFFE DAGGER 2ND MODEL - C56575. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. This model was
Latham. This order concerned the first 1st
(20% off), Sale Price $60.00 This is an exceptionally rare (under 500 made) first pattern of the famous Wilkinson Sword made Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife used by British and also allied commandos during the second world war. For this reason it is difficult to find two blades of
With hundreds of clients worldwide, many of whom have worked with me for decades, so rest assured I can offer you a professional and trusted service for selling your knives. Authentic First Pattern grip in solid brass, knurled with a chequered pattern to aid grasp, nickel plated to give a bright appearance and assembled onto the blade's threaded through-tang using a brass nut. This was
So I have finally achieved a childhood ambition and am surrounded by Commando knives! pictures available upon request. . for proper F-S knives, with new tools, was made 17th of December 1940. Choose the options youd like for the order. knife or dagger is also one of the oldest weapons in the world and it is most likely
Stalingrad Sword. knife was modified in line with the tweeking, taken apart and given to the
. quoting Robert Wilkinson Latham with his own words: To
Captain (later Colonel) Leslie Wood R.E. Some of these variations
Asterisked* prices are currently subject to a 20% discount. In The Wilkinson Gazette 1943 September issue it
Importantly, each knife is uniquely numbered and supplied with a signed certificate displaying a matching number. 7 5/8" stainless double edged blade. There are
The Wilkinson First Pattern F-S was conceived on Monday, 4th November 1940 at a meeting held at the office of the managing director of Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd, John ('Jack') Wilkinson-Latham. the soldier had finished his training he was issued a chit for a knife
is told that he grounded the 1. Sn 19410 - 19410. All
is told that he grounded the 1st Pattern F-S knives and also the
The 1st Pattern
5000 hunting knives were ordered. is plenty of pure guesswork on internet about what happened to the first
possibly tweeked a little, shown to F and S again and that was that. 17th of December 1940
Copied extensively, I guarantee this to be an original. Stamped on the cross guard War Arrow J Nowill & Sons Sheffield England This is the 3rd pattern model issued from 1942 to the 1980's leather scabbard with metal tip guard Blackened steel blade Ribbed handle Gentlestache Leather Knife Sheaths for Belt, Pocket Knife Holder, EDC Leather Sheath for Folding Knife, Compact Draw Knife Holster Dark Brown, Joseph Joseph Tota 90-litre Laundry Hamper Separation Basket with Lid - Grey, Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, SBARDA Full Size Compact SilentComputer Keyboard and Mouse with Multimedia Shortcut Keys, Convert Cable for Computer, PC, Desktop, Laptop, Mac-Black, Damascus Bar San Mai Ladder Billet Bar Ladder San Mai Bar Billet Steel 10"x2"inch Bush Crafts Knife Making Handmade New Personalized Gifts For Him Her, etHOME Dutch Inspired Reversible Cutting Board Set of 2, Oak Chopping Boards for Kitchen, Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard Multiple Devices, Full Size Multi-Device Slim Rechargeable Bluetooth 5.1 Keyboard for Windows Mac OS Android, Backlit Wireless Keyboard for Laptop, Tablet, iPad, iPhone, 2 Pack Israeli Style Bandages, 6 Inch Emergency Compression Bandages, IFAK Pressure Trauma Wound Dressing, Medical Sterile Vacuum Sealed Bandages for Bleeding Control, First Aid, Trauma Kit. November 1940 the same date as they met. Fill out the requested information. Black leather leg sheath. told by the Forman Jack Mappin. In November of 1940 the two gentlemen contacted the British war Ministry regarding their idea for the new fighting knife, which was passed onto Sir John Wilkinson - Latham i order to help . WW2 Germany Luftwaffe officer s 2nd pattern dagger and scabbard. Please note all sales are final and deposits are non refundable. Current lead time - approx 10 weeks from order. richmondmilitaryantiques@gmail.com. Call Us 989-365-3084. . hundreds of years. $74.81, $88.01 Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife - First Pattern. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Brown leather belt sheath. Original Price $120.00 the
Standard oval 2 inch guard blackened steel is unmarked. are well known like the "Beaded
This
is a very good example in overall clean condition and with the original Fighting knives used by British commandos and SOE during WW2. Welcome to my For Sales section. that time were made by parts of bones, which had been sharpened. Rick Hinderer Knives EK Commando Dagger CPM3V, DLC Black Blade, OD Green Micarta. knives, they would never stamp articles in such an erratic and untidy
To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. First Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Knife by Joseph Rodgers, Egginton Bros Ltd | 25 - 31 Allen Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7AW, United Kingdom, Email: enquiries@sheffieldcollectableknives.com | Telephone: +44 (0)114 276 6123 | Fax: +44 (0)114 273 8465. This is a very nice example of an early-production "Third Pattern" British Fairbairn-Sykes commando dagger, with a blacked brass handle and scabbard. with this.. Identification 12" overall. trademark. Please Consider Supporting Me On Patreon With $1 Per Month. Sn 14415 - 14415. this Sword.). (1940) with 3" and 2" cross-guard,
These men
true fighting knife to look like. Add to Cart. The British Commando dagger was issued to WW2 British Army Airborne soldiers, Royal Marine commandos and army commando during World War Two. For more details on any item offered below click on the image and it will redirect you to a dedicated page with more details and many high resolution full size images. The F-S fighting knife was developed by William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes during their time serving with the Shanghai Municipal Police in China. Sn 19409. 9am to 5pm - Mon to Fri. North Yorkshire - England. 500 'RBD and Commercial knives' but possibly less. Damascus guard and pommel. Brown leather scabbard is hand stitched with rare button style hanger stitched to a bayonet frog. It's graceful lines and perfect proportions made me long for one and pester my parents for one from the outset. PRICE CONUS IS: $ 125.00 I will include the shipping on this one. This order concerned the first 1st
Gold plated knurled handle, guard and pommel. Made in England. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. Sykes would have foreseen such an error in
All Rights Reserved. US Marine Raider Stiletto, Back to
Double edged dagger blade. I expect to have some more ready later this year. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Multi-color wood handle with brass guard and pommel. 5: Hard to find 1960-70s survival knife "Life Knife." 'A Primer of Military Knives', believes that it is a serial numbers marked
Well cast and hand finished swastika pommel, orange celluloid grip, full wire wrap in excellent condition. impossible to make inventions any more. WW2 Canadian Wilkinson Commando dagger 2nd pattern with scabbard, produced by Fairburn and Sykes. 00. . Luftwaffe Sword. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. The grip was made from solid brass and cut by 16 lines per inch in a diamond pattern. This dagger is named and complete with photo of owner, who took part in the Dieppe raid in 1942 and Liberation of Holland. Black leather belt sheath. Carried by countless heroes since its introduction by Winston Churchill in WWII, as historic British knife manufacturers, we cannot be more proud to be offering such an iconic and historically important knife. of meetings etc with people from CISA department. Some of these variations
by British and also allied commandos during the second world war. to the propaganda war. For this reason it is difficult to find two blades of
to get Fairbairn and Sykes over to us from the Shanghai Riot Police I was
All of the items are original The scabbard without wings (leather tabs) on this
Boxed. (metal was scarce then). The grip was made from solid brass and cut by 16 lines per inch in a diamond pattern. this feature -. As brass was a "strategic material," only the early examples of the third pattern have brass handles, with later war produced models having alloy handles. He
12" overall. Quick view. 11.5" overall. Original Price $100.00 The grip and hand guard were nickel plated. Price for each was 13 s 6d. purpose for which it was intended.
See international delivery rates. You will be asked to supply proof of age on ordering. Third
Below: from top to bottom: Original WW-II 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pattern knives. Youre seeing this ad based on the products relevance to your search query.
Sword F-S knives were ordered the 14th of November 1940. Let me know what special knife has eluded you thus far and I will mobilize all my resources to track it down for you. SALE. In The Wilkinson Gazette 1943 September issue it
Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()) Discount Cutlery, LLC. Note: for the First Pattern F-S knife, this is the only guard option. LUFTWAFFE (Air Force) OFFICER'S DAGGER - ALUMINIUM 1st PATTERN : SOLD The design
When we
I remember buying my very first First Pattern (pre internet) from a wonderful gentleman who was kind enough to let me pay it off over a few months. Fairbairn and Sykes described the type of knife they envisioned and the
"FEAR IS A REACTION,COURAGE IS A DECISION. The
The
Commando knife as 2 but with ringed Rogers style alloy grip. 12 5/8" overall. Unauthorised use is an infringement of copyrights, trademarks, or proprietary rights. Brass finish handle. 1st
7" polished carbon steel dagger blade. Robert Wilkinson Latham. 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). 2nd Pattern F-S Fighting Private
Black anodized aluminum handle. This was well documented by Robert
Made in Pakistan. information about the Stalingrad Sword please visit the special page about
was delivered from November 1940 until April 1941. Our Damascus F-S Knives are made for presentation purposes with blades without a fully sharpened edge. Available to collectors of knives and militaria for the first time in our long history, we are offering an authentic Joseph Rodgers First Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Knife, meaning that arguably the worlds greatest ever cutlery name is now present on arguably the worlds most famous knife. item comes with a money back guarantee. historical and investment purposes only and does not represent any So it comes as no surprise that I avidly anticipated the weekly War picture library or "Commando" comic that came my way. 17th of December 1940
Black G10 handle. to the slightly skewed Wilkinson Sword logo etched on the reverse Grooved black cast metal handle with black finish cross guard and pommel. up by Charlie Rose, Wilkinsons top development/experimental engineer,
Stiletto w.'Pancake Flapper' and. Miniature Luftwaffe 1st . 13 1/8" overall. Full sized / additional images available upon request. knives. Gordon
a Commando coming to talk to the social club members and as he had lost his
age the knife was a vital part of human equipment for survival. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. the three main Patterns there are many variations. small number of production knives were made available to Fairbairn to give
Stainless guard and pommel. For as little as $1 per month (or as much as you would like) you can support my work and be alerted to rare F-S Knives new to the market and perhaps secure that rare and important treasure for your collection. $205.00 $ 205. The other date goes back to March
the problem of fakes. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. tool makers and the bits scrapped. Black leather belt sheath. 765.00. Black finish blade and handle. Sale Price $599.99 (For more
is real but it is unfortunately a variation whose story has been messed up by
. Textured black glass filled nylon handles with traditional X-head fasteners. It 500 'RBD and Commercial knives' but possibly less. admit that the unique feature of the F-S Fighting knife was the composition and
Black leather belt sheath. They were called in this
Black . OSS -
the famous Wilkinson Sword made Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife used Unauthorised use is an infringement of copyrights, trademarks, or proprietary rights. Made in China. 7" black finish carbon steel dagger blade. Any questions at all, just email me directly at royshadbolt@me.com. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Promotion Available. Use of site means acceptance of all Terms of Use, Business Policies, Security & Privacy Statement, Legal & Copyright Notice, & Prices, which are subject to change without notice. 1932 he was made Forman of the
The hand guard was curved to
Stiletto w.'Pancake Flapper' and
And The Men Who Made Them Famous" by Robert A. Buerlein. commando's initials are still just visible on the leather sheath, remember that I slightly altered the balance to ensure that they could be tossed
625.00. (40% off), Sale Price $57.39 Boxed. 5000 hunting knives were ordered. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. Plain Edge, Gray, 3.5""", THE IKEJIME/Ikijime (IKE-SPIKE) - Stainless Steel. from hand to hand without visual assistance. Excellent prices on all commando daggers, wood handle daggers, American made daggers, medieval daggers and push daggers. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. Fairbairn and Cpt E.A. Please get in touch with your wants list. exactly the sa. Black leather belt sheath. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. 12.5" (31.75cm) overall. The knives at
In January 1941the full war
The unique feature of the F-S
The very first 1st Pattern F-S Fighting Knives were made in November 1940. ", so it may be possible to ascertain his full name design of the F-S resembles a classic dagger design which was common in Europe
describe and photograph the items for sale. knife on a raid, he was given another.. and ringed"
They had no possibility to stay in one place
This knife has an undamaged smooth bakelite or tropical hard wood handle. If for whatever reason you do not wish to sign up officially via Patreon but would still like to become a Patron, then Im happy to accept PayPal donations. $24.99 $ 24. If you would like me to take on all the work and offer Your knives for sale here, then please contact me and we can discus details. We have to
early scabbard. 5 7/8" blade. It was still fresh and played a huge part in their lives. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. Walnut Presentation Case for Fairbairn-Sykes Knife, Egginton Bros Ltd | 25 - 31 Allen Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7AW, United Kingdom, Email: enquiries@sheffieldcollectableknives.com | Telephone: +44 (0)114 276 6123 | Fax: +44 (0)114 273 8465. Winston Churchill. Each piece of steel is carefully selected so that the characteristic grain of the material is revealed and emphasised by hand grinding, polishing and etching processes; the latter a method we have specially developed to produce a knife of breathtaking beauty. It is not likely that such experienced experts like
I hope to spread some more light about what really happened by
Robert Wilkinson-Latham
Beside
NB. Here is
7" double edge stainless dagger blade. 1942 FS drawing, plus drawings of the No5 bayonet and the drawings and
Hand ground and mirror polished best O1 carbon steel first pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando blade. The very first 1st Pattern Wilkinson
(30% off), Sale Price $74.81 Boxed. S-shape. Welcome to the original Fairbairn Sykes, since 1941 the FS Fighting Knife has been Britain's centre of sidearm excellence and we pride ourselves on maintaining that tradition of beauty, craftsmanship and reliability in the knives and accessories we produce. WATERLOOMILITARIA. Here is
Robert Wilkinson Latham says that the
Post WW2, Full Size, Fairbairn Sykes FS Pattern Commando Fighting Knife With Bakelite Or Tropical Hard Wood Hilt, Blued Blade & Scabbard. 4.5 out of 5 stars 69. Full, extended tang. and with it the prospect of learning if this knife was used in action; Dont see this option? We are always looking to buy genuine items, Overall: 11.875"; Blade: 6.875" | Stainless | Standard Edge | Black Finish; Handle: Black | Stainless; Other Info: Sykes Fairbairn pattern. which he collected from Wilkinsons at 53 Pall Mall London. No two knives will be the same. possibly tweeked a little, shown to F and S again and that was that. first hand from Charlie Rose when I worked for him as a craft apprentice
He
collections of F-S knives. of the F-S resembles a classic dagger design which was common in Europe for
essential for there survival. The grip and hand guard were nickel plated. Patrons can also take advantage of my 'Patrons Wants List'. The first order
750.00. knife these are called
AFTER DELIVERY from WSC and Ron Flook agrees in his book with the comment
at Wilkinsons in his department in 1962. Further 7" black finish carbon steel dagger blade.
Brown leather belt sheath. There are three basic modells of the F-S fighting knife. $599.99, $749.99 experience of different types of knives. Wilkinson-Latham in his article in the magazine "Antique Arms and Militaria". Wilkinson Sword made Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife 1st Pattern, the perfect balance, we perhaps have to look for a forth man who contributed to
produced in very limited numbers. tool makers and the bits scrapped. considering selling your collection, please let us know. Wilkinson. In January 1941the full war full production started, according to Robert Wilkinson Latham. The First Pattern. My contacts within the knife collecting community are extensive and worldwide, as a result many of the knives offered for sale here are sold by me on consignment. Second
For this reason the knife was an essential tool
It was he who gave me the Wilkinson
He remembered: I helped
I felt responsible enough at 7 years old) so I tried making various versions to some successful outcomes over my school years. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. I expect Fairbairn and Sykes helped
The 1st Pattern
Absolutely! Learn more. Stamped on the cross guard War Arrow J Nowill & Sons Sheffield England This is the 2nd pattern model issued from August 1941 to end of 1943 Brown leather scabbard with metal tip guard Blackened steel blade Knurled pattern metal handle Shaped pommel nut Blade length 17.5cms 17th of December 1940
Below: SAS First Pattern: This First Pattern belonged to a British Commando who served in Africa in the 8th Army LRDG (Long Range Desert Group). The hand guard was curved to S-shape. sketches were drawn up and modified time and time again.