SHEFFIELD KNIVES, WASP PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE, SPECIAL EDITION, 11 1/4'' OVERALL

The original Fairbairn Sykes knife was developed during World War II, when Wilkinson Sword collaborated with Capt. William E Fairbairn and Capt. Eric A Sykes to design a knife for the newly formed British Commando Force. Commonly known as the 'Commando Knife', this knife was arguably the most famous fighting knife of the 20th century.

This collector's edition model features gold and black wasp handle design and comes complete with a Black leather belt sheath.

Sheffield Commando Dagger With Wasp Design Handle.11 1/4" overall.6 7/8" mirror polished stainless blade.Black and gold finish stainless handle.Black leather belt sheath.

One Man's Historical Recollection of the birth of the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife

"Each century of man's useful habitation of earth has produced an edged weapon unique to that century. A weapon which is emblematic to its age; upon which all understanding of personal combat with edged weapons is focalized, subjects to the needs and limitations of the society and civilization of the time...."   William L. Cassidy     FULL STORY