United Kingdom. A Ribbed & Roped Version Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold The curved guard and crossguard

The curved guard and crossguard are in bronze gilt

1954 and returned to No

Madagascar

white and red enamels

through which is looped a blue string

United Kingdom. A Ribbed & Roped Version Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold The curved guard and crossguardA rare version of the F S knife; a Ribbed & Roped handled variant of the third pattern type of this famous fighting knife. Featuring a blackened alloy handle with characteristic grip pattern known as the "Ribbed & Roped" variant with a pommel which demonstrates a cylindrical top nut, straight cross guard, and well used, sharpened blade measuring 17. 4mm (l), with a total knife length of 29. 9 cm (l), without scabbard, fine.