Original British WWII Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger Fighting Knife with Sheath - Likely Used by American GI Discount The original twisted wire wrapping

The original twisted wire wrapping is still present

arrived on 20 October in the transport area off Leyte where she put her troops ashore in the first waves

and the only example by this rare maker

While most M1865 carbines we have seen were made by Burnside Rifle Company

Original British WWII Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger Fighting Knife with Sheath - Likely Used by American GI Discount The original twisted wire wrappingOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a really great example of a Fairbairn Sykes style fighting knife with a great sheath. The leather sheath of this F S dagger is a much thicker American made private purchase example, which we believe makes this an example used by an American soldier overseas during World War II. These knives were very popular among American GIs. Featuring a brass handle, blackened blade, Broad Arrow B2 stamped pommel also