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**Border War: Early SADF Special Forces/Recce Fairbairn-Sykes Knife w/ Sheath.**
This piece remains in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Fighting Knife appears in a Good State of preservation and has been utilised. Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Original owner's initials are inscribed on leather Sheath. Blade is exceptionally sharp.
** SOLD 'AS IS' IN PRESENT STATE- NOT FOR USE**
** FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY! **
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ORIGIN : SADF / United Kingdom
COMPOSITION: Steel & Zinc/Copper Alloy Handle
YEAR: 1943/44 ( Re-issued for private usage).
TYPE : Late WW2 Third Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes
MANUFACTURER: Wolverhampton Die Casting Co. Ltd.
DIMENSIONS: 32cm
UNIT: SADF Special Forces
An EXCELLENT example of Border War, 1970s Early SADF Special Forces/ Recce Fairbairn-Sykes Knife with leather Sheath.This piece appears to be in a VF/F state , with the correct Third Pattern cast Zinc Alloy handle. The handle retains the characteristic 27 - ridges of the knurled grip pattern & Brass Hilt bolt or "doughnut". The ricasso has been ground down manually to a circular form and the blade has been sharpened to present state. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface.
The original Leather Scabbard with brass chape is complete - with a Green Patt.73 Webbing retention strap being augmented by the original owner. Please Note : Steel Blade is exceptionally sharp and retains a cutting edge. Initials of " T.H.E" are visibly inscribed on the Sheath body.
The ideal addition to any SADF Border War Era Special Forces / Recce Fighting Knife collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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