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British Commando Knife

Name: British Commando Knife
Brand: British Army
SKU: N3412
Price: 170.48 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (29 reviews)

The British Commando Knife is an authentic British Army Commando Knife that is still being made and issued to Royal Marines. This knife is commonly referred to as the Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife based on the two inventors of this knife. The design of this knife has reached legendary status from the combat issuance during World War II and later from continuous use by the British Ministry of Defense.

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SKU: N3412

$170.48

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British Commando Knife
First Pattern Design
Classic British SAS Knife
Blued Carbon Steel Blade
Includes Leather Leg Sheath
Made in Sheffield, England

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Keepshooting Customer

Jun 24, 2024

Great looking reproduction! Would have preferred a factory sharpened ...

Overall Rating

100%

Great looking reproduction! Would have preferred a factory sharpened knife. Aside from being very sharp, it is a well made knife. Would have preferred the issue sheath.
Keepshooting Customer

May 24, 2024

a must have if u can.

Overall Rating

80%

it's a quality work of art ,, the blade looks real old.
Keepshooting Customer

Apr 18, 2024

Solid, reliable design

Overall Rating

80%

As others have said this is essentially the same design and style as WW2 era issue. It is as issued to the Commando Regt, though post war production of the Sheffield company (no doubt due to rationing at the time) and thus came with different marked brass grips and guard (B.M.S 17 52 or ANS, neither indicate anything) vs older examples with a military serial on the guard, with corresponding marked grips. There are three or so basic designs of these Commando dagger, which includes post war commando versions that I have never seen on other examples. I have been reading the book from John Cranko and others on the original (Mark I &MkII from approx 1940s to 1950) versions and seeing some nice variation I am curious to find out if the designs/models exist or was it that a design variation was offered. I haven't looked up on how many regiments received the old ones, it is very much noted that Commando Dagger's and all it's variation was adopted by British troops from Para Regt to Airborne. Not to make it clear the later one that I received has one or two slightly different designs on one of the two guards. One guard has a crude etching for clearance, likely one in clearance and a small stamp in center for CU in raised or deep relief, either the U was applied to cover damage, a production flaw or markings of this design. The brass stamp or casting has a center portion which was partially ground/carved to reveal CU clear of grip with recessed design as well as U applied to lower edge which has deep relief. If anyone is interested the leather sheath and dagger together weighs 10.2 oz, length of knife (blade to the guard and tip) is 9.25", while a Guard to pommel tip (almost the whole knife length to the top end) at about 6". As stated, I would have no problem getting in or going into or out of any plane, craft, tent, vehicle and having a fighting chance. With this type of dagger or knife the Commando did what was necessary and expected.
Keepshooting Customer

Mar 14, 2024

Not that much smaller

Overall Rating

80%

The biggest issue with it being smaller is that your wrist is strained when using it one handed
Keepshooting Customer

Feb 26, 2024

This thing is bad-onk

Overall Rating

80%

I bought this a while back and it has become one of my favorite outdoor EDC's. For the price, the steel isn't as sharp as my Ka-Bar, Kershaw or Gerber's but for this knife it doesn't need to be as it is supposed to be military issued. I did purchase some Tap-Tur-ing and put a 15 degree convex edge on it. This thing is sharp and dangerous, I have hit a branch several times and cut through it as if I had been swinging at cardboard or something similar. This thing is bad-onk and at a super good price, I will definitely purchase another and may even add one to my pack for the wife to keep an eye on when out on trail. It comes very oiled and wrapped in a muslin/paper bag so make sure you check it before using it. Great value for your dollar, I highly recommend it. Edit: I purchased another, a sheath for it and a couple lanyards. If you have one already and need some other attachments, there are a lot of add-ons for this thing that will allow you to carry it and secure it in your bag, on your belt, on your EDC pack and several other places that will securely attach it and it is at a very low cost. Just saying......