A Second War Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife; Named Hold 32 mm x 39

32 mm x 39

157 in 1931

36mm in length

Fine Photos and Photo album Group of KC Winner Metzler -From the estate of U-Boot Commander (U-69 and U-847) and Knight Cross Winner Jost Metzler

A Second War Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife; Named Hold 32 mm x 39Fine polished steel blade, magnetic, measuring 173 mm in length, obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is unmarked, with semi sharp edges and a very sharp tip, exhibiting scattered surface wear and minor scratches from regular usage. Solid metal crossguard, magnetic, with ribbed grip on the bronze handle, domed "skull cracker" pommel, measuring 290 mm in length overall, surface rust present on the crossguard,