United Kingdom. A Ribbed & Roped Version Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold There are 14 thread loops

There are 14 thread loops on the right breast

The curved guard and crossguard are in bronze gilt

Madagascar

90 mm (w)x 62

United Kingdom. A Ribbed & Roped Version Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold There are 14 thread loopsA 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.