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Kmaddock · 1st November 2022, 06:12 PM

Hi Richard

The top one is a WWII commando Fairbairn–Sykes dagger second pattern, desirable, I am not up on prices but mine cost around xxxx pounds 15 years ago

This model has the chequered grip and not the more common ringed grip (3rd pattern) From the picture though it does not look to have an etched Wilkinson panel which was on the very early 2nd pattern knives.

The really valuable Fairbairn–Sykes dagger are the 1st pattern has a s shaped cross guard, these cost xxxx.

I have no idea on the bottom knife though.

Regards

Ken

1st November 2022, 06:12 PM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 533	Hi Richard The top one is a WWII commando Fairbairn–Sykes dagger second pattern, desirable, I am not up on prices but mine cost around xxxx pounds 15 years ago This model has the chequered grip and not the more common ringed grip (3rd pattern) From the picture though it does not look to have an etched Wilkinson panel which was on the very early 2nd pattern knives. The really valuable Fairbairn–Sykes dagger are the 1st pattern has a s shaped cross guard, these cost xxxx. I have no idea on the bottom knife though. Regards Ken Last edited by Kmaddock; 2nd November 2022 at 10:54 AM.