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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.

OK let's have a Knife Sale!!! This is my "damn it we're still putting up with Covid" knife Sale. Ten percent (10%) off of any of my knives (does not include the FS sales page or the Crossada.) Shipping free in the continental USA. Also one heck of a deal on the rare Dozier-Keating.. Crossada. Don't miss out on this sale, like Covid it won't last forever!
Also good news. I am back in contact with my friend in CA. So The sales are open again for his F-S knives on the sales page.
Bob Dozier, James Keating Crossada! I'm withdrawing this knife from my sales.
These are perhaps one of the most thoughtfully designed, large fighting knives ever produced. Blade catcher crossguard and Spanish notch make this a true dueling Bowie. For a limited time. The price for this legendary blade ,Trainer and zipper pouch shipped CONUS, was $1,250.00 
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Yes I am still looking for this fire damaged dagger which once belonged to William Jelinick and Bill Windrum. (I am interested in buying it and other quality Metford bayonet conversions to fighting knives) Please email me through the contact page if you have this one or others to sell. If you own this knife I will pay for hi resolution photos of this knife. Contact me.

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.

You will find this is a "visitor friendly" site! I am NOT going to ridicule you for not knowing something about F-S fighting knives (or any other type of knife). After all that's why I'm here, to share my knowledge with you, and to listen to what you have to offer in return. I'm here to share photos and stories and grow together. You will not find me trashing you on some other website or forum, or using your photos or text without your knowledge or your permission. Seems to me like the way all people and forums ought to treat each other. Thanks for stopping by!

I am constantly amazed by the numbers of people who visit here and take the time to contact me about a knife or knives they own. Thank you one and all!

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 almost daily 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.
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 Etching for Cogswell Harrison Gunmakers. Below it is inscribed the owners name "R. Guerin," if you know anything about Mr. Guerin give me a shout.
SO WHATS NEW?
As I add new photos, information, or acquire new knives I'll tell you about it right here first.
Below: One of two SOE hatpin stickers I recently bought. It is in mint condition. The overall length is 11 inches. The tubular leather sheath has no identifiable method of retention or carry. The cord wrapping is in perfect condition. The blade is triangular in shape as are most of these weapons. 
BELOW: Here is the latest addition to my collection. A friend in Australia, Travis Evans (travtek88@hotmail.com) emailed me photos of a push dagger he created in the WW-2 style. I immediately emailed back and said I have to have one! I did not know he was a knife maker, and he is a fine one at that! Take a look at this re-creation of a typical clandestine fighting knife. He also makes a very nice copy of a trench knife. His website is coming. I wouldn't wait if you want something special because his list of clients is sure to explode. 
From these raw materials came the following dagger. That takes great skill and an ability to conceptualize, creating form from formlessness.  
Push dagger by Travis Evan:     travtek88@hotmail.com 
Below: A fairly rare Cogswell & Harrison dagger. I believe there is some consensus that Wilkinson Sword actually made the knives marketed by C&H. Cogswell & Harrison are famously known for their high grade sporting guns. I am on the hunt for a nice vintage sheath for this knife. The blade is 6 inches long. 
Below: When I bought the first one of these knives I thought it might be one of a group because of the number stamped into the handle. Who would ever believe I'd find a mate to it and that mate would be the next number in line? The odds are unbelievable. You can see the differences, but clearly made to the same contract and possibly by the same hands. Both are made from 1903 Metford bayonets. I have reason to believe they were made/converted by Phoenix Iron Works.
This purchase is a little off the beaten path but Oh well. It is a leather covered swagger stick with a hidden blade, made by Cogswell & Harrison, or more likely made by Wilkinson Sword for Cogswell & Harrison. Owned by Frank J. Ryder.
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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 NOW OVER 200,000 visits total!