Knife Sykes Fairbairn

[marksman]

Hey Guys,
Turned very lucky the other day. I managed to convince a friend into parting with his original Sykes Fairbairn knife. Its in almost pristine condition except the sheath which shows aging and the handle has bronze peeping out. Adds a bit of a character to the knife I feel. Researched and Found out all about this knife. It's an original WW II issue 3rd pattern with ribbed handle, casting mark #4,Hand guard marked "21" with an inverted V on top of the figure and marked "ENGLAND" on the other side.Handle marked "2" and the blade has a cut at the Ricasso. I feel elated.
Here's the picture taken in hurry from excitement.
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z186 ... 0392-1.jpg

Cheers !!
Marksman

[Rajat]

Congratulations!

If you search this section you will find a thread with some details and a couple of interesting links to sites with info on this knife. The thread was regarding repairing the Sykes Fairbairn.

[marksman]

Thanks Rajat, This knife was with me for safe keeping for a long time but now I officially own it.
Cheers !!!
Marksman

[Olly]

Hi,

Congratulations for your purchase.

Guess, I too have a similar knife to yours ! Do check out the antecedents once again...

[YogiBear]

Aloha,

Gerber, the American cousin, MK II Combat, production date: 1984, one of 9210 made



Found at local Gun Show

[ckkalyan]

An original and venerable knife you have there marksman Congratulations and Enjoy!

I have tweaked the original image and placed it in-line here, for easy comparison. Hope you dont mind.

[Mark]

Aloha,

Gerber, the American cousin, MK II Combat, production date: 1984, one of 9210 made

[ Image ]

Found at local Gun Show

When I was a kid I thought these were the coolest knives except all the Mk2's of that era were serrated which even back then I thought looked cheesy.

[mundaire]

Olly if you were looking for a reproduction, you may have preferred to opt for one of these - http://tinyurl.com/7pg28go

They also have originals (in various conditions/ at different prices) that come up for auction on ebay from time to time. Many sellers would be happy to ship to India as well.

Cheers!
Abhijeet

[Olly]

Noted, Abhijeet ! Thanks...

Made in Pakistan, of all places, is intriguing... !

Although I already have one of the mentioned type, the link is useful...

[ckkalyan]

Marksman - any idea when (which year) your original Sykes Fairbairn could have been manufactured/issued - I realize that you do say WWII issue - just curious?!

And hey, to me - the original is truly exciting; no offense meant to the owners of the nice looking reproductions

Olly - Made in Pakistan, of all places, is intriguing... ! LOL - !

[xl_target]

Very, very Nice, Marksman. An authentic piece of history.
Congratulations!

[ckkalyan]

Slightly OT - but this reminded me strongly of the Stiletto used in the movie 'The Eye of the Needle' - which I watched, yet again, recently. The protagonist - code name 'the needle' or 'die nadel' (German Spy) uses an auto stiletto that is somewhat similar....from a forearm rig methinks - any thoughts?

Eye of the Needle is a spy thriller novel written by British author Ken Follett - wonderful writer! The book was made into a motion picture in 1981 directed by Richard Marquand.

Sorry about the OT but couldn't resist it - the similarity and period is so close and intriguing; it could may hap be taken to a new thread as not much is known about this knife, used by Donald Sutherland in the movie...?

My apologies again marksman