United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Newly Listed maker marked on integral loop

maker marked on integral loop presenting a “K” denoting manufacture at the national mint a Kremnica

clasp and hanger in zink

measure 126 mm in width x 285 in length and when fully extended

marked A on loop denoting Vienna manufacture

United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Newly Listed maker marked on integral loopThe 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