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Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 1st pattern 1941, used by Corporal F Peacey, No 2 Army Commando

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Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 1st pattern 1941, used by Corporal F Peacey, No 2 Army Commando

Made by Wilkinson Sword Company Limited.

The double-edged Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife was developed by William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes during the 1930s and adopted by British Special Forces during the Second World War. Its long blade was designed to penetrate the body after passing through up to three inches of clothing.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 1999-10-35-1

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum Copyright

Location

National Army Museum, Global Role gallery

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1999-10-35-1