This site is dedicated to exploring the iconic Fairbairn~Sykes Fighting Knife (commonly known as the British Commando knife), the many variants of that weapon, and the brave men who made it famous. As we delve into this fascinating world about one of history’s most famous fighting knives we will share images and details of the many Fairbairn~Sykes knives that we have had the opportunity to study over the past many years. We will discuss and illustrate original WW-II knives, post-war knives, and modern reproductions. This site is a living growing thing. Therefore you may find changes in the pages from the last time you visited. We will make changes as necessary as people offer corrections or additional information becomes available.I have had several requests from visitors to give an appraisal of the value of their Commando knife. I do appreciate the interest and questions but I can only give approximate values because there are so many variables, such as condition, model, maker, etc. So please feel free to ask me but I apologize in advance for not being able to give you exact values.
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From top to bottom: The three major styles, Wilkinson Sword Co. First Pattern "square shank", a Second Pattern, and a Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes knives.
As I add sections I'll tell you about it here. What's New? Check out more new stuff on the stories page about my father. Much more in the other pages too. Don't forget to click on the Headers, Main categories, as well as the sub-categories, for more information and photos.
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Images in the banner at the top of the page are courtesy of the Imperial War Museum. Materials on this website are (C) copyrighted. As a courtesy, please contact us for permission to use them, as we have asked permission ourselves to use many of the photographs which are the personal property of the veterans or their heirs.
