British Commando Knife

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.

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

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.

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

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......

Received this in today. Exactly as pictured. Came sharp but will sharpen better once i have the time to work with it. Great for use for camping/kayaking etc... Excellent buy.

Excellent knife, even the grind is as issued to soldiers of LRDG in 1942, that is almost impossible to sharpen on the market. A bit heavy but that's expected for military purpose use.

Brilliant, highly recommended

As pictured...in excellent condition.

Knife I've been looking for many years and finally was able to buy one that actually felt and appeared as the one my father brought back from Europe after the war. In other places, a sheath and or strap could be purchased. I don't believe this is a bayonet? (Uncle Jim who served with the Marines during WWII told me he saw the ones he carried being dismantled for the knife they used)

Great looking knife for the collector. Has seen action

I have owned this knife since 1987 and it has been my favorite knife all these years. The sheath was made by Winston Salem Industries For The Blind and it's a very good quality leather.

This knife was exactly as described and pictured. It's a beautiful reproduction of the original British Commando fighting knife.

I have several Ka-Bars and other similar US made knives but this one is the best of them all. The fit and finish are superb and it has the most comfortable grip out of any knife in my collection. It's a bit heavier than some others but not too much so to make a difference.

This is a great reproduction of the original British Commando Knife. The sheath is not quite as good as I would like but it will do.

I have owned several of these over the years and they are always good.

I have owned several of these over the years and this one is as good or better than any I've had.

Excellent product

This is an excellent reproduction of the original British Commando Knife. It has a nice heft to it and the blade is very sharp out of the box. The sheath does not come with a belt loop but you can easily add one if needed.

This is my second Commando Knife and it's as good as I remember. The first one was given to me by my grandfather who served in WWII.

Great knife

This is a great knife and it's exactly what I wanted

Great quality

This is a great knife and I love it. It's a bit heavier than I expected but still very nice.

Excellent product and service

This is an original production knife from Sheffield and I had a leg sheath customized by Mr. Robert Jones at http://www.handsewnleather.com/.

I have owned a British Commando knife for a long time and its a great knife. It is so sharp and reliable that one time I drove the tip through a dime. It is a true defensive/offensive knife, not a camping or hunting knife. A long time ago it saved my life and it has a place of honor with me ever since. Its a true fighting knife and not a toy. Enough said.

I have had my eyes open for a knife like this, ever since I saw one from WW2 that my father had in his collection.

This knife doesn't seem to the same materials as the original MK1 or MK2, but this is still a great knife.

This is a great piece for anyone who loves knives and if it was ever pressed into service, I have no doubts that it would do exactly what it was designed to do. Great Price and pretty solid materials!

I got Nowill manufactured knives. These are actual MOD issue right now to Royal Marines. When compared to the mkI an mkII knives, these mkIII knives are very cheaply built but are made to present day MOD specs. They are still a fine weapon, just not overbuilt (?) like the original marks. These knives can, and should, be disassembled after a mission to be cleaned and lubed as there are many places for water to settle. These are carbon steel and will rust. These were never meant to be field craft knives and would not stand up to field use. They are meant for one function only and are superbly suited to that purpose. Thanks for making them available.