2nd,pattern fairbairn sykes dagger.

[MAUSER99]

Hi, all ! I'm trying to get some more info than what i've found online already. I just picked up what I've learned to be a second pattern, Broard arrow B2 marked dagger with leather sheath. The sheath has the brass bottom thats flat and its held on with a brass staple?? The sheath is missing the frog and small staps. The blade is still blued with minimal wear nicks ect... I cant seem to get photos to load to this sight but, I'm able to send them ot anyone who wants to see them..I'd like to get an idea of the value of it. Anyone who can help please pm or email me at ninety8k@yahoo.com Thanks,

[lnijherald]

This will give you an impression:

http://cgi.ebay.com/WWII-British-Fai...mZ310181497905

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fairbairn-Sykes-...mZ220509225388

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260503357907

Luc

[MAUSER99]

knife

I'll be damned...I tried to look upon ebay and i'll I saw was tons of third pattern. Well mine is better than one worse than the other. I guess that gives me an idea. I guess I should just stick it up on e-pay and let the dice fall where they may. I know I wont lose any $$ I picked it up fairly cheap. It was being sold as a boot knife. I looked it over and saw the broad arrow then, I knew what it had to be. I was really only familiar with the 3rd pattern grip. Are the broad arrow B2's more valuable than the '39' variant ?? also it's not export marked...Does this add to the value???

[lnijherald]

B2 mark and absence of import mark are plusses, but the condition of the knife and scabbard are most important.

Luc