United Kingdom. A Ribbed & Roped Version Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic an Army interpreter

an Army interpreter

circa 1900-10

the reverse shows a vertical clip

a rare variation in near extremely fine condition

United Kingdom. A Ribbed & Roped Version Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic an Army interpreterA rare version of the F S knife; a Ribbed & Roped handled variant of the third pattern type of this famous fighting knife. Featuring a blackened alloy handle with characteristic grip pattern known as the "Ribbed & Roped" variant with a pommel which demonstrates a cylindrical top nut, straight cross guard, and well used, sharpened blade measuring 17. 4mm (l), with a total knife length of 29. 9 cm (l), without scabbard, fine.