United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Auction on the bridge at the

on the bridge at the time

between November 1928 and August 1929

better than fine condition)

57 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Auction on the bridge at theThe First Pattern F S was produced for a nine month period and remained reasonably consistent in both its design showing very little deviation or change from what we now recognize as the standard form. This particular example features the characteristic knurling grip and correct pommel nut, the s shaped crossguard is 5cm in width and is fitting correctly with the F S etching on the rossco, notably with the etching very close to the crossguard and