Home | Ezine | Forums | Links | Contact
NitroExpress.com: William Rogers Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife

View recent messages : 24 hours | 48 hours | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days | 60 days | More Smilies


*** Enjoy NitroExpress.com? Participate and join in. ***

Shooting & Reloading - Mausers, Big Bores and others >> Bowhunting + Bows, Spears & Knives

Pages: 1
NitroXAdministrator
.700 member


Reged: 25/12/02
Posts: 39061
Loc: Barossa Valley, South Australi...
William Rogers Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife
      #370818 - 28/10/22 02:45 AM





https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uDGHKyB3T_U&feature=emb_logo

Genuine Brand New William Rogers Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife - Kit Bag Perth
No reviews

EG180BLS

$299.95 AUD

Or 6 weekly interest free payments from $49.99 AUD with Laybuy
what's this?
Quantity
BUYING FOR AN AGENCY? GET A CUSTOM QUOTE HERE
Genuine Brand New William Rogers Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife - Kit Bag Perth

Genuine Sheffield (UK) made William Rodgers Commando Knife.

This model is a genuine British MOD Knife All Black. mk3

The original Fairbairn Sykes knife was developed during World War II, when Wilkinson Sword collaborated with Capt. William E Fairbairn and Capt. Eric A Sykes to design a knife for the newly formed British Commando Force. Commonly known as the 'Commando Knife', this knife was arguably the most famous knife of the 20th century.

11 1/2" overall. 6 3/4" black finish stainless dagger blade.
Grooved black cast metal handle with black finish cross guard and pommel.
Cross guard is stamped "William Rodgers". Best Bridle MOD leather belt sheath with metal tip.

Country of Origin: Sheffield United Kingdom


SPECIFICATIONS:
Blade Material: High Carbon Steel
Blade Style: Double Edge Dagger
Blade Finish: Black Coated
Handle Material: Black Cast Metal
Comes with UK Made metal tipped leather sheath.
Blade Length: 6.75"
Handle Length: 5.25"
Overall Length: 11.5"

A piece of history and still used and preferred by some Specialist Combat Units around the world.

Over 18 years of age please to purchase this item. Also check your states restrictions on purchasing and or owning this type of knife BEFORE purchasing. Kit Bag are not responsible for mis use of this item by purchasers.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uDGHKyB3T_U&feature=emb_logo

Warning: This video contains graphic descriptions of British WW2 Commando Veteran Sergeant Stan W Scott, No. 3 Army Commando (RIP), demonstrates the use of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. Part of the 'Draw Your Weapons: The Art of Commando Comics' exhibition at the National Army Museum in London from 1 September 2011 until 30 April 2012.



Warning: This video contains graphic descriptions of Commando combat. Sergeant Stan W Scott, No. 3 Army Commando (RIP), demonstrates the use of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. Part of the 'Draw Your Weapons: The Art of Commando Comics' exhibition at the National Army Museum London from 1 September 2011 until 30 April 2012.



--------------------
John aka NitroX

...
Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"


Edited by NitroX (28/10/22 02:47 AM)


Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
NitroXAdministrator
.700 member


Reged: 25/12/02
Posts: 39061
Loc: Barossa Valley, South Australi...
Re: William Rogers Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife [Re: NitroX]
      #370819 - 28/10/22 02:48 AM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uDGHKyB3T_U&feature=emb_logo

Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife
NationalArmyMuseumUK
26K
Likes
1,946,659
Views
2011
7 Sept
Warning: This video contains graphic descriptions of Commando combat.

Sergeant Stan W Scott, No. 3 Army Commando, demonstrates the use of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife.

Part of the 'Draw Your Weapons: The Art of Commando Comics' exhibition at the National Army Museum in London from 1 September 2011 until 30 April 2012.

Follow the National Army Museum on:

- Web: https://www.nam.ac.uk/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalArmy...
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/NAM_London
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nam_london/

--------------------
John aka NitroX

...
Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"


Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
DarylS
.700 member


Reged: 10/08/05
Posts: 26413
Loc: Beautiful British Columbia, Ca...
Re: William Rogers Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife [Re: NitroX]
      #370820 - 28/10/22 03:02 AM

Interesting. Tks.

--------------------
Daryl


"a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George V


Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
3DogMike
.400 member


Reged: 29/01/15
Posts: 1404
Loc: Western Slope, Colorado USA
Re: William Rogers Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife [Re: DarylS]
      #370865 - 29/10/22 06:47 AM

Quote:

Interesting. Tks.



+1
There is a fairly thriving market for the Fairbairn Sykes originals here in the USA; don't know about Oz, Canada, or UK as far as legalities of sales or possession.
Good to see a genuine re-issue as opposed to some Chinese or "East Asian" knock off……..
- Mike

--------------------
"Here's to killing people you don't like with people you do"

"Will Rogers never met a fighter pilot"
- Anon

“Always carry a flask of whiskey in case of snakebite, and furthermore always carry a small snake."
-- W. C. Fields


Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Pages: 1



Extra information
0 registered and 1 anonymous users are browsing this forum.

Moderator:   

Print Topic

Forum Permissions
      You cannot start new topics
      You cannot reply to topics
      HTML is disabled
      UBBCode is enabled

Rating:
Topic views: 1369

Rate this topic

Jump to

Contact Us NitroExpress.com

Powered by UBB.threads™ 6.5.5


Home | Ezine | Forums | Links | Contact


Copyright 2003 to 2011 - all rights reserved