PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A third pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife with a 6 1/2" stiletto style blade with high central spine. The blade in good condition with light surface spotting and staining. The cast blackened brass handle, with twenty-seven concentric rings, is marked with a "2" which indicates the mould that was used to make it. The knife has a straight 2" wide crossguard. The round tang nut has two marks opposite each other from where it was held in a vice on tightening. The brown leather scabbard has a, round tipped, riveted on, blackened brass fitting to the bottom and raised, stitched spine to reverse. Sewn to the spine is a leather tab that were used for stitching the sheath to clothing. One tab is missing though the holes can still be seen in the spine. Riveted to the top of the scabbard is a leather tab with slashes for leg straps and the remains of the elastic retaining strap for the knife. The knife is in good condition with a sharp edge and some light surface spotting while the blackening is wearing from the brass handle and the sheath is starting to chafe and crack on the leather tab above the scabbard.

GRADE***1/2                             PRICE $560.00