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This site is dedicated primarily to exploring the history of the iconic Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife (commonly known as the British Commando knife), the many variants of that weapon, and the brave men and women who trained with it, carried it, and whose valor made it famous.
An exciting new book on Camp-X & WW-II Clandestine Training in Canada
he book explains in detail the who/why/when/where and how William Stephenson's BSC - British Security Co-ordination was established in Canada and the United States, at the start of WW2.
It explains why Camp-X (STS 103) was created, it's purpose, the relationship with the United States. The relationship between Stephenson, Donovan and J. Edgar Hoover and the successes and failures of his operations.
Many people aren't aware that some of the very first COI and OWI agents were trained in Canada at STS 103 long before any of the American schools were established. In fact, once it was decided to create the schools at Camp David and the Congressional Golf Course, the instructors from Camp-X were seconded to the OSS to recruit and train instructors for the American schools. It's a must read for anyone who is interested in the subject of Special Operation and how and why it was created. Lynn Phillip Hodgson
It explains why Camp-X (STS 103) was created, it's purpose, the relationship with the United States. The relationship between Stephenson, Donovan and J. Edgar Hoover and the successes and failures of his operations.
Many people aren't aware that some of the very first COI and OWI agents were trained in Canada at STS 103 long before any of the American schools were established. In fact, once it was decided to create the schools at Camp David and the Congressional Golf Course, the instructors from Camp-X were seconded to the OSS to recruit and train instructors for the American schools. It's a must read for anyone who is interested in the subject of Special Operation and how and why it was created. Lynn Phillip Hodgson
Here is the info. http://www.camp-x.com/mehbookboso.html Copy and paste into your browser :
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There are new WW-II Commando knives for sale!
Click on the button to go to the Fairbairn Sykes sales page.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING 5% OFF ON ANY KNIFE OR SWORD I HAVE FOR SALE: This sale does not include F-S knives for sale by my friend. Click on this button to check out my personal knives for Sale. There are some seriously nice knives for sale. Please click the button to check them out!
I would like to buy this fire damaged dagger which once belonged to William Jelinick and Bill Windrum. (I am interested in buying any Metford bayonet conversions to fighting knives) I will pay a fair & reasonable price for these knives, or make someone a very good trade for other fighting, Hunting knives, or swords I have for sale!! I will trade any two knives on my sale page for it, or even a new Hanwei katana. Contact me through the contact page if you have it to sell.
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My Philosophy: I realize that despite my best efforts I may not get everything right here the first time. That is why there is a contact page for your input and questions. My website is a continual work in progress, a journey in search of truth through the dim pages of a World War long past and fading history.
Note: I have frequent requests from visitors to give an appraisal of the value of their Commando knives. I do appreciate the interest and questions but I can only give you 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. Also, you may see knives like yours on an online auction site listed at much higher values than I quote. The question you must ask yourself is, are they selling them for those inflated prices? Many of these same knives have been on auction for several months or years with out selling. How do I know? Because I track them looking for knives to buy. If they weren't so overpriced I would have already bought them.
Yes I am always interested in buying and adding new knives to our collection, so you are welcome to contact me using the form on the bottom of the "contact us" page for that purpose or to just say hello. I will do my best to make you a fair offer although sometimes you must understand my cash flow is limited. I am also open to trading a modern fighting knife for your F-S knife. I have some very exotic and classic fighting knives in my collection. WHAT ELSE IS NEW?
A nice collection of genuine WW-II Era books donated to me by my friend in California. Now that Paladin Press went out of business I suppose reprints of these books will get harder to find.
Below: A very nice thumb dagger made from the tip of a Lee-Metford bayonet. These were remnants from making the Metford-Fairbairn daggers and freely given by Wilkinson factory workers to the troops.
Below: An unusual thumb dagger made by Rolls Razor Company
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SO WHATS NEW?
As I add new photos, information, or acquire new knives I'll tell you about it right here first. Look at the top of the Custom Knives page for one of the most beautiful knives I have bought in a long time. Probably since my last purchase of a Parkinson knife. This one is by Mike Silvey, author and knife maker extraordinaire.
FOR SALE: check out the commando knives sale page! I will be sorting out more knives to sell in the days to come.
I have decided to offer this unique knife made by someone at the Darlington Locomotive Works in the UK during WW-II.
Richmond era Ek M-4 Micarta handled Commemorative US Army
Richmond era EK W-4 walnut handled fighting knife
Two genuine French Commando knives
The following knives are NOT for sale
below: Check this one out on the 3rd pattern knife page
Below: Recognize the weird handle knurling? this knife is from the same country as the one below it. It is in transit from Australia.
Below: larger photo on variants, alloy handles page. Do you know where this one was made? Check it out on the page for variants.
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White Shadow & Associates Personal Protection
The website for my daughter and son in law's executive protection business is operational now. I hope you will check it out. It has a whole new look. If you need First Class Security, not Mall "rent-a-cops." For a facilities or domicile security assessment, close personal protection, long or short term contract, or for a resume contact them at. http://www.whiteshadowassociates.com/
If you are in need of one-on-one personal security, or a team of security specialists, contact them for a consultation. Locally or globally they will take good care of keeping you and your assets safe. Are they capable? They have served clients whose net worth is in the $ Billions of dollars, YES BILLIONS with a "B".
The website for my daughter and son in law's executive protection business is operational now. I hope you will check it out. It has a whole new look. If you need First Class Security, not Mall "rent-a-cops." For a facilities or domicile security assessment, close personal protection, long or short term contract, or for a resume contact them at. http://www.whiteshadowassociates.com/
If you are in need of one-on-one personal security, or a team of security specialists, contact them for a consultation. Locally or globally they will take good care of keeping you and your assets safe. Are they capable? They have served clients whose net worth is in the $ Billions of dollars, YES BILLIONS with a "B".
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO VIEW MY F-S WEBSITE?
DO NOT forget to click on the Main Headers i.e WW-II Commando knives, as well as the sub-headers i.e Second Pattern, and even more details under the individual categories i.e. Nickel plated, as these pop out to the right. Otherwise you will miss a lot of information and photos.
All images and written materials on this site are copyrighted as are the images in the banner at the top of the page which are courtesy of the Imperial War Museum. Materials on this website are (C) copyrighted 2013. 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. Please do not ask, we do not provide exact measurements of the rarer original WW-II knives to prevent people making counterfeits of the models in our possession. That is why you do not find detailed descriptions with specific measurements.
Dear Visitors the old counter disappeared after recording over 140,000 visitors, and getting lots of great communications from all of you. We are starting out with a new counter on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23rd, 2017. Wow you folks are great. We are well over 25,000 visits in a single year!
