SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife: Collecting Britain's Most Iconic Dagger

The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife stands as a symbol of the daring secret operations carried out by Britain during World War II. This book provides insight into the development of the 20th century’s most influential military fighting knife, along with its historical background. It also explores the lives of its inventors, William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes, presenting their stories free from the myths and legends that have long surrounded them. Inside, you’ll find: Coverage of the basic variations of the Fairbairn-Sykes knife Descriptions of numerous additional examples encountered by collectors A discussion of the challenges posed by counterfeit knives Guidance on narrowing the focus of a collection A valuable resource for collectors, this book serves as a practical guide through the many variants and fakes of the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife.