United Kingdom. A Ribbed & Roped Version Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold Madagascar

Madagascar

There are 14 thread loops on the right breast

1954 and returned to No

The curved guard and crossguard are in bronze gilt

United Kingdom. A Ribbed & Roped Version Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold MadagascarA rare version of the F S knife; a Ribbed & Roped handled variant of the third pattern type of this famous fighting knife. Featuring a blackened alloy handle with characteristic grip pattern known as the "Ribbed & Roped" variant with a pommel which demonstrates a cylindrical top nut, straight cross guard, and well used, sharpened blade measuring 17. 4mm (l), with a total knife length of 29. 9 cm (l), without scabbard, fine.