**Border War: Early SADF Special Forces/Recce Fairbairn-Sykes Knife w/ Sheath.**

**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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