Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife - 3rd Pattern

[WW2 HistoryBuff]

Hi lads,

A local seller has this up for sale and I am no where near an expert and the pictures aren't the best, but can anyone help me out to confirm whether or not this is authentic WWII, post, or repro? I've looked around on google and am still a bit lost. It is marked "ENGLAND" on the guard. If it is repro I would love to save an hour drive and some $$$.

Thanks for any and all help!










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[Tom M]

Based on the pics, it looks fine. The blade looks in rough condition however,
and bear in mind these 'England' marked export 3rd patterns aren't that rare.

[nickn]

Sorry it looks like a post war knife
Thin cross guard etc

[gregM]

Sorry it looks like a post war knife
Thin cross guard etc

I agree. It's a post war knife.

[48RMC]

Post war F&S for sure, and i think made by Sheffield England????

[nickn]

Made in Sheffield

[48RMC]

Made in Sheffield

Sorry but of course it must be,........ made in Sheffield