United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of The thick leather washer at

The thick leather washer at the crossguard junction is painted black

"RIPRODUZIONE INTERDETTA" and "MODELLO DEPOSITATO" on the reverse

both demonstrating loss of finish and one missing its pinback

demonstrating extensive material fatigue and moisture exposure consistent with being secreted on Mayrhofer’s person during the war

1884 in Hohenberg an der Eger

United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of The thick leather washer atA very well worn second pattern variation of this famous fighting knife, featuring a extremely well used and polished brass knurled grip with faint knurling remaining, broad arrow marked, button remaining firmly intact, with a well used and sharped stell blade, unmarked version, straight cross gaurd, blade measures 16. 2 cm and total knife length of 28. 6 cm, without scabbard, fine.