Original British WWII Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Stag Grip & Leather Sheath U.S. Ammo but can still be told

but can still be told apart from most originals from the heavy braid pattern of the fabric visible under the rubber coating

NOTE: Due to weight and size

though the butt stock marking is a re-stamp

as well Trieste

Original British WWII Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Stag Grip & Leather Sheath U.S. Ammo but can still be toldOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the rarer versions of the Fairbairn Sykes fighting knives. This appears to be a Second Pattern Blade and Ricasso fitted with a custom stag grip and brass ball pommel nut. Condition of the knife is very good, still with a sharp edge, possibly the original factory sharpening. The condition of the blade does not indicate it was used much at all. Blade still has almost all of the original finish, and has