British fighting knife

[relic937]

A few British uniform items and fighting knife. Help with identifying these would be appreciated.

[gregM]

2nd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife.
That's all I can tell you from the small picture.

[relic937]

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[peter monahan]

If it was sold to the US market after the war [ie: 1945-1960] it will probably have 'US' or 'USA' stamped on it somewhere. Other than that, exactly what model and mark and when made is a question of looking for armoury marks on the hilt and blade and how exactly;y the pommel nut is made.

Try this site to see if yours has any of the markings described. https://www.fairbairnsykesfightingkn...on-stamps.html

[gregM]

If it was sold to the US market after the war [ie: 1945-1960] it will probably have 'US' or 'USA' stamped on it somewhere. Other than that, exactly what model and mark and when made is a question of looking for armoury marks on the hilt and blade and how exactly;y the pommel nut is made.

Try this site to see if yours has any of the markings described. https://www.fairbairnsykesfightingkn...on-stamps.html

Sorry but war time F-S knives imported to the US and sold after the war were
stamped "England". Denoting the country of origin. Other possible marks would
be the British acceptance stamp " /l\ " and sometimes an inspection number.

One of the more commonly encountered inspection marks is "B2"
However many knives are unmarked.

[nickn]

This is a Wilkinson sword made 2nd pattern with a drop forged blade

[peter monahan]

Sorry but war time F-S knives imported to the US and sold after the war were
stamped "England". Denoting the country of origin. .

Thanks Greg. This what happens when I rely on my memory and don't check.
Insert 'embarrassed' icon here.

Peter