3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Dagger D'Holder and significant blade play)

and significant blade play)

mirror polish 7 15/16" overall length

Good condition (there is significant shrinkage of the scales and a crack in rear handle scale at front pin)

Threaded brass butt cap with waterproof "O" ring seal and compass installed

Made in 1970 when Loveless was working in his shop without any help

3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Dagger D'Holder and significant blade play)6 7 8" carbon steel blade, with Wilkinson Sword London etching, 11 1 2" overall length Alloy hilt and cast ribbed handle Padded storage pouch, no sheath This post war knife is in fair condition (the blade has rusting and pitting in many places, there are several light dings on the handle, and the handle and hilt are loose on the blade)