United Kingdom. A Beaded & Ribbed Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Auction The underside is in black

The underside is in black wool

the knot and cord in aluminum wire and exhibiting minimal fraying at the base of the knot

Although it shows extensive wear and use

Very scarce and desirable

presenting as the Spanish State flag

United Kingdom. A Beaded & Ribbed Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Auction The underside is in blackA uncommon version of the F S knife; a Beaded & Ribbed handled variant, featuring a brass handle with a characteristic grip design cast into the handle itself, blackened steel crossguard, original pommel nut, with blackened steel blade exhibiting minimal contact, blade measures 17. 1 cm (l) and an overall knife length of 30 cm, without scabbard, near very fine.