A Second War Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Newly Listed effective June 13

effective June 13

bubbling on the reverse from placement of the pinback

scattered gilt loss evident on both pieces

light contact and indentations in the leather

A course was set for Fastnet

A Second War Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Newly Listed effective June 13A Second War Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Fine polished steel blade, measuring 175 mm, obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is marked "THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE.", very sharp tip and sharpened edges, minor scratches and edge nicks from regular usage. Solid metal crossguard, with crosshatched grip on the bronze handle, domed "skull cracker" pommel, measuring 303 mm in length overall, scattered green oxidation