What is Fairbairn Sykes?
The Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife is a double-edged fighting knife resembling a dagger or poignard with a foil grip.
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What should I consider when buying Fairbairn Sykes?
In choosing a knife there are two important factors to bear in mind: balance and keenness. The hilt should fit easily in your hand,
and the blade should not be so heavy that it tends to drag the hilt from your fingers in a loose grip.
How long is a Fairbairn-Sykes knife?
| Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife | |
|---|---|
| Length | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
| Blade length | 7 inches (18 cm) |
| Blade type | Dagger |
| Hilt type | Metal |
What is the most famous Fairbairn Sykes knife?
The most famous British pattern from the Second World War. The Fairbairn-Sykes mark 2 featured here has a cast zinc handle and a stiletto blade secured by a hexagonal nut, finished in black.
The knife carries the marks of Sheffield maker J Nowill and Sons, and the war department mark.
What is Fairbairn Sykes’s knife made of?
The blade on the John Nowill & Sons Ltd, Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife features a double edged black carbon steel blade.
The handle on this British Commando knife is made of non-magnetic alloy and the grip features 27 concentric rings and a crossed key trade mark.