{"product_id":"united-kingdom-a-fairbairn-sykes-fighting-knife-first-pattern-by-wilkinson-sword-gb8697","title":"United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very well-preserved first pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, measuring 31.5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade which remains sharp throughout the edges and tip. The obverse ricasso bears an acid-etched inscription of “THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE”, while the reverse ricasso is appropriately marked with the logo of Wilkinson Sword, London. The blade sits securely within an S-shaped magnetic steel crossguard. A single piece of nickel-plated brass composes the handle grip, showing classic first pattern cross-hatching\/diamond knurling throughout the grip, with the blade’s tang extending into the handle’s hollow interior. The knife is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a brown leather shaft capped with a nickel-plated brass tip. A brown leather panel affixed to the throat retains a functional metal snap button to hold the knife in place during storage, while dual slits allow the wearer’s belt to slip through the panel for suspension. Some issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include running marks to the blade, some wear of the nickel plating to both the handle and scabbard tip, as well as fatigue of the scabbard leather. This first pattern knife, demonstrating all of the hallmarks of battlefield use, remains in a near extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50017331773717,"sku":"GB8697","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_GB8697_2.jpg?v=1783624854","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/united-kingdom-a-fairbairn-sykes-fighting-knife-first-pattern-by-wilkinson-sword-gb8697","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}