The British Fairbairn and Sykes fighting knife

[Blackjack]

I've been looking for a pattern one or two FS knife reproduction and for this. McDonald Armories in Edinburgh. As far as I know, this is about the best reproduction to one of the most famous knifes ever.
http://www.macdonaldarms.com/armoury/forsale.php

 

[Otter]

Wilkinson (Yes same as the razor people) who make the British Army swords made a very nice repo back in the late 80's early 90's. Not sure if they still do it but a few queries on some knife forums might throw one up.

The classic "Willie Knife" is worth a look at for a good survival knife.

 

[Blackjack]

Wilkinson Sword (who also makes razors) made the FS during WWII under contract to the MoD

 

[rocketeer]

There is a book about self defence by W.E. Fairbairn. ALL IN FIGHTING is the title. Just the thing for disarming assailants, ripping through arteries breaking arms and legs and generally telling you how to kill people including some handy hints with the knife. I study it but somethings are a bit hard to practice. Any reinectors want to give me a hand and play the enemy

 

[rocketeer]

I think WWII examples have brass knurled handles

 

[a2jacketpatches]

I think WWII examples have brass knurled handles

Several style handles

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Several style handles

There's a couple in this pile I found a little ways back. Everything you see here was 20 bucks a piece

 

[Blackjack]

I've been looking on Ebay for an original 1st or second pattern original, most of them are ridiculously priced considering they made millions of those knives. I do think I may have to get one of those MacDonald Armories repros though. They're the best I've seen, most of the repros are shit.

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Late - Post war handle -


WW2 handle -


Very cool site with info and for sale items - www.wilkinsonfscollection.com

 

[Capesofwrath]

There is a book about self defence by W.E. Fairburn. ALL IN FIGHTING is the title. Just the thing for disarming assailants, ripping through arteries breaking arms and legs and generally telling you how to kill people including some handy hints with the knife. I study it but somethings are a bit hard to practice. Any reinectors want to give me a hand and play the enemy

Only if we do it the Monty Python way and you attack me with a raspberry and I am armed with a revolver.

 

[Blackjack]

Game on!!!!!

 

[Harp]

I've been looking for a pattern one or two FS knife reproduction...

A blackened blade that will not reflect light is best. The skull knob handle, and a 'thumb print' etched above the handle are telling.

 

[Blackjack]

A blackened blade that will not reflect light is best. The skull knob handle, and a 'thumb print' etched above the handle are telling.

MacDonald makes one called the Shadow that's all black and it still has the FS logo on the blade. Fairbank designed the knife to be all nickel because he thought that half of the battle in a knife fight was to intimidate the person with a flashing blade

 

[Blackjack]

MacDonald makes one called the Shadow that's all black and it still has the FS logo on the blade. Fairbank designed the knife to be all nickel because he thought that half of the battle in a knife fight was to intimidate the person with a flashing blade

Fairbane..... damn voice recognition

 

[Harp]

MacDonald makes one called the Shadow that's all black and it still has the FS logo on the blade. Fairbank designed the knife to be all nickel because he thought that half of the battle in a knife fight was to intimidate the person with a flashing blade

I was a teenager when last had a Sykes, it was black and the area above the bolt featured a thumb notch.
The Sykes is for a silent fast kill. It is the finest knife made for that distinct purpose.

 

[Blackjack]

I was a teenager when last had a Sykes, it was black and the area above the bolt featured a thumb notch.
The Sykes is for a silent fast kill. It is the finest knife made for that distinct purpose.

well it's certainly one of the most iconic knives ever made, if you want to own a piece of history that's really cool you can't go wrong with one of those

 

[robrinay]

Sheffield knives sell them for a mere £45 MOD spec. I'm quite taken by the wasp pattern commando knife listed on the same page - twice the price.
http://www.sheffieldknives.co.uk/acatalog/5-91.html

 

[Otter]

Gotta agree with you Harp. Like you I carried one for a while but asside from the fact it is a great stabbing knife it is pretty much useless for anything else. I replaced mine with a Carl Schliefer which had a spear point with a rolled hammer back edge. Much more practical. The Cold Steel Kobun type makes a more practical silent kill knife these days. YMMV.

 

[Blackjack]

Ah..... but the historical side of it is awesome

 

[Blackjack]

A blackened blade that will not reflect light is best. The skull knob handle, and a 'thumb print' etched above the handle are telling.

I think you're talking about a Boker Devils Brigade knife...