The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife: Collecting Britain's Most Iconic Dagger
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The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife stands symbolic for daring secret operations that Britain ran during World War II. This book provides an insight in the development of 20th century’s most influential military fighting knife and its historical background. Also the biographical background of its inventors, William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes, is embedded in this story and unburdened of all the myths and legends that have been woven around these two innovative men. It covers not only the basic variations of the F-S knife but also numerous other examples the collector may encounter. The problematic topic of fakes is discussed as well as the question as to how to narrow the focus of one’s collection. Thus, prospective buyers of Fairbairn-Sykes knives will find this book a useful guide through the jungle of variants and fakes. Review: Good bit of history and thinking behind this iconic blade pattern. - Learn about the history that led to the development of this famous combat knife, its various iterations, and its worldwide deployment. Sort of the UK's answer to the Kabar in some ways, just more pointy. This work is full of quality photographs of the many variations of this knife; great for the martial collector as well as the person looking to learn more about the pattern. Blades, handle variations, sheaths, markings, and post war productions all have chapters covering that information. This is a good quality hard back book perfect for the military history library shelf. A must have work if you love this knife. Review: Iconic Dagger Primer - Iconic Dagger Primer Wolfgang Peter-Michel's book "The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife: Collecting Britain's Most Iconic Dagger" is by far one of the best books currently out on the subject. This book is highly readable, with extensive color photography throughout adding to the overall excellent content of this book. This book covers all the salient history, the background on the major contributors and developers of this knife. It covers all the major variants, as well as some obscure models. Additionally the book has a section on identifying fake daggers. This book is perfect for the novice collector and expert collector of the Fairbairn and Sykes fighting knife. CONTENTS: -Introduction 1. With one's back to the wall - Britain 1940 2. Two experts at the right time - Fairbairn and Sykes 3. First prototypes and Shanghai 4. The first pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife 5. William Ewart Fairbairn - a man of publicity 6. Eric Anthony Sykes - man in the background 7. The second pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife 8. The third pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife 9. Handle variations 10. Sheaths 11. Markings 12. False start in the USA 13. Users alterations 14. Postwar production - from symbol to legend 15. How to identify fakes -Conclusion -Notes -Bibliography (Hardcover, 6.5"x9.5", 160 pages)
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 36 Reviews |
P**D
Good bit of history and thinking behind this iconic blade pattern.
Learn about the history that led to the development of this famous combat knife, its various iterations, and its worldwide deployment. Sort of the UK's answer to the Kabar in some ways, just more pointy. This work is full of quality photographs of the many variations of this knife; great for the martial collector as well as the person looking to learn more about the pattern. Blades, handle variations, sheaths, markings, and post war productions all have chapters covering that information. This is a good quality hard back book perfect for the military history library shelf. A must have work if you love this knife.
T**R
Iconic Dagger Primer
Iconic Dagger Primer Wolfgang Peter-Michel's book "The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife: Collecting Britain's Most Iconic Dagger" is by far one of the best books currently out on the subject. This book is highly readable, with extensive color photography throughout adding to the overall excellent content of this book. This book covers all the salient history, the background on the major contributors and developers of this knife. It covers all the major variants, as well as some obscure models. Additionally the book has a section on identifying fake daggers. This book is perfect for the novice collector and expert collector of the Fairbairn and Sykes fighting knife. CONTENTS: -Introduction 1. With one's back to the wall - Britain 1940 2. Two experts at the right time - Fairbairn and Sykes 3. First prototypes and Shanghai 4. The first pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife 5. William Ewart Fairbairn - a man of publicity 6. Eric Anthony Sykes - man in the background 7. The second pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife 8. The third pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife 9. Handle variations 10. Sheaths 11. Markings 12. False start in the USA 13. Users alterations 14. Postwar production - from symbol to legend 15. How to identify fakes -Conclusion -Notes -Bibliography (Hardcover, 6.5"x9.5", 160 pages)
C**E
An amazing reference book.
Full of great info, very detailed photos on high quality paper. Provides a ton of useful info. Actually helped me out on a potential purchase... saved me more than the cost of the book. Highly recommend!
M**E
Book Review
I thought it was a very good book on the Fairbairn fighting knife. Thanks Marty
H**G
the F S knife
A great book, complete with history, production, and identification. A must book for all collectors the the fairbairn-sykes fighting knife.
J**A
Five Stars
A superbly detailed informative book with great photography - very satisfied!!
P**R
Great reference book
A comprehensive work for any collector and good work for historical references. Very educational in the writing style. and evolution of the knife.
L**D
Five Stars
Item arrived as described thank you.
R**D
FS righting knife
Splendid research material, thank you.
S**N
a good starter book but not enough detail information
Was looking for a more detailed reference book
C**N
parfait conforme a mon attente
conforme a ma commande article bien arrivé et en très bon état, excellent traking ++++++++
A**S
Ouvrage trè scomplet et bien illustré.
Description des trois premiers modèles de la célèbre dague des commandos britanniques. Les tous premiers modèles utilisés pendant la seconde guerre mondiale sont étudiés très en détail. Quelques modèles d'après guerre sont aussi présentés pour comparaison.
J**F
F-S book
This is a very good book written by a German who knows what he is talking about. Buy it while you can.
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