Fairnbarn Sykes (commando dagger) re-hilted in Scottish dress ?

katana · 20th June 2008, 10:20 PM

Hi,
ethnographic, in the sense that dagger is hilted, in what I would deem traditional Scottish style. The blade is diamond section, and nicely made, is etched with Jonathan Crookes Sheffield London and a heart and pistol (their trademark)

The profile and dimensions strongly suggest the blade was a Fairbairn Sykes Commando dagger (WW2) as does the crossguard. The maker is know, but I can only find information that they were around at the end of the 19th C until around 1915. The dagger is very nicely balanced and the antler is extremely ergonomic. I do not believe that the hilt was once part of a Carvery set

I know that several formites also collect Millitaria and was hoping they could help date this (via the blade?)

OAL 11" (27.5 cms) Blade 6" (15cms) (standard ww2 issue 6 9/16" 16.5 cms, however apparently it was not uncommon that were shortened by their owners to approx. 6")

All comments, suggestions etc gratefully received.

Regards David

20th June 2008, 10:20 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Fairnbarn Sykes (commando dagger) re-hilted in Scottish dress ? Hi, ethnographic, in the sense that dagger is hilted, in what I would deem traditional Scottish style. The blade is diamond section, and nicely made, is etched with Jonathan Crookes Sheffield London and a heart and pistol (their trademark) The profile and dimensions strongly suggest the blade was a Fairbairn Sykes Commando dagger (WW2) as does the crossguard. The maker is know, but I can only find information that they were around at the end of the 19th C until around 1915. The dagger is very nicely balanced and the antler is extremely ergonomic. I do not believe that the hilt was once part of a Carvery set I know that several formites also collect Millitaria and was hoping they could help date this (via the blade?) OAL 11" (27.5 cms) Blade 6" (15cms) (standard ww2 issue 6 9/16" 16.5 cms, however apparently it was not uncommon that were shortened by their owners to approx. 6") All comments, suggestions etc gratefully received. Regards David Attached Images