British Army Commando Knife - Gen 3

Third Pattern Fighting Knife

This is the British Army Commando knife in its third-generation form, the version of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife most people picture when they think of the Commandos. It is a slim, double-edged dagger built for thrusting, with a narrow blade that tapers to a needle point and a ringed grip sized for a secure hold. Collectors, reenactors and anyone building a British service display will recognize the shape at a glance.

Features

• Double-Edged Dagger Blade — Both edges are sharpened and meet in a long diamond-section profile, which keeps the blade stiff while it narrows to a fine point.
• Black Finished Blade — The blade carries a dark, non-reflective finish that matches the grip and guard.
• Ringed Grip — Deep circumferential rings run the length of the handle, giving your fingers a positive purchase without wrapping or cord.
• Flat Crossguard — A straight, oval-ended guard sits between blade and handle to stop the hand sliding forward onto the edge.
• Third Generation Pattern — The ringed handle and black finish identify this as the third pattern, the later and most widely recognized form of the Commando knife.
• Brown Leather Sheath — A stitched leather sheath with a protective tip cap covers the full blade.
• Elastic Retention Strap — A black elastic band at the throat grips the handle so the knife stays seated in the sheath.
• Stitched Carry Tabs — Two leather tabs on the sheath body let you loop it onto a belt or webbing.

Sheath And Carry

The sheath is brown leather with contrast stitching along its edges and four punched holes near the throat, a traditional detail on Commando knife sheaths that allows the scabbard to be tied or sewn in place. The two stitched tabs take a belt, and the capped tip protects the point. Together with the knife, it makes a complete set for display or for a period British Army kit.