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THBWWII English Sykes-Fairbairn Brass Knife w/ Sheath
Lot 124b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Northwestern Europe, England, ca. 1941 CE. This is a fine example of the popular second pattern of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife with the "B2" guard marking. The brass handle and steel blade are designed like a small stiletto sword: a sharp double-edged blade, prominent midrib, tapered tip, and a thick handle that has a knurled surface for superior grip. The oval cross guard is stamped "ENGLAND" on one end with the broad arrow emblem and "B2" on the other. The original leather sheath is stamped "ENGLAND" on the flap and a bass chape cap protects he leather from the blade - which is still very sharp! Size (knife): 11.25" L x 2" W (28.6 cm x 5.1 cm); (blade): 6.3" L x 1" W (16 cm x 2.5 cm)
The knife was designed by William Fairbairn and Eric Sykes during the 1930s and then adopted and used by British Special Forces during WWII, later models are still in service today. The knife’s length was designed specifically for armed conflicts with the idea that the blade must pass through up to 3 inches of thick combat clothing before reaching and penetrating the skin of the opponent. While shiny knives glinting in the distance are known to psychologically intimidate, the raids conducted at night relied on surprise, and these second pattern knives were blackened for stealth.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#169287B2 mark on guard is slightly rubbed but still discernable, and England mark is clear. Wear and fading to black surface on pommel and Abrasion and wear to knurled grip. Blade is very sharp. Sheath is original to the knife. Leather sheath is strap has been replaced with a rubber band & staple as shown. Some cracking of leather and surface wear, but still supple and fits over blade easily.Condition
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