Bayleaf Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 My last surviving aunt passed away recently, but she used to tell a tale of a combat knife she had. According to what she told me, the knife was designed during WW2 by my grandfather, her father, who was a cutler at Harris Miller, and he kept one as a souvenir. My cousin was clearing her house and has found the knife in question. Does anyone have any idea about the knife, whether in fact it was what she said? Any information would be very welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Looks like a Fairburn-Sykes. Made in the thousands for issue to the armed forces in the second world war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tozzin Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 This knife is called a Commando Knife, it was turned black so it wouldn't reflect any Moomlight when the Commandos were on any covert ops, you can still buy them either with an overall mirror finish or as you see in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Thanks for the information. Is it likely they were produced by Harris Miller? What does Fairburn Sykes refer to, designer? manufacturer? Any more help appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Bayleaf said: Thanks for the information. Is it likely they were produced by Harris Miller? What does Fairburn Sykes refer to, designer? manufacturer? Any more help appreciated! Fairburn-Sykes were the manufacturer, but sometimes the blank blades were sold to other manufacturers for the fitting of handles and finishing, they would then stamp on their names.. However, during the war, this probably wasn't the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 I've got the knife now rather than working from a photo, no markings on it whatsoever. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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