Just to clarify a point. Novell and Sons are an authorized manufacturer of the Pattern 3 Fairbairn Sykes, so the knife is NOT a reproduction, it's simply a modern manufacture. These are ACTUAL Fairbairn Sykes Pattern 3 knives.
I was informed by a collector that, although Novell & Sons was an authorised maker, ie. they fulfilled a contract for the War Dept. the company ceased trading and was bought by another manufacturer, so it is a Nowell in name only. Sadly, the quality went, along with many of the skilled workers, when the firm was sold off.
The J Nowill knife has a slightly wrong shaped blade. The point tapers too thin. The blades had slightly more of a spade point. Pooley Swords bought all the wear with all from Wilkinsons and make an accurate knife. When the Original Commandos finished their intense knife training, sometimes trained by William Fairbairn himself, they were given a chit to be taken to a house in kensington, London where they would be presented with their FS knife. I have a Nowill MKII a MKIII and a Pooley sword version with the Royal Marine crest etched on the blade. The Pooley one is made from the Wilkinson plans and the blade is hand ground, the blade is proper shape and its heavier. It cost me around £200 over 10 years ago. Dave.
Good video. Story time - in the 1950s, my uncle served in the Suez conflict, and on the base he was in, there were a number of German WW2 vehicles, armoured cars etc that had been dragged in from the desert. Being an inquisitive chap, my uncle had a look inside them. He found some K98 bayonets, a K98 dress bayonet and for some reason, a British FS fighting knife. On the boat back to England, the FS knife got swapped for something (he cant remember what), and about ten years ago he gave me the K98 dress dagger. I ought to do a video on it sometime its a really nice Solingen blade with a mirror finish. Anyway thanks for uploading, cheers.
@@Weaponsandstuff93 The Same company that made your Fairbane Sykes fighting knife is the exact same company that makes FS knifes for the British military today. They are great knifes and made with excellent quality materials. Customers can contact j Nowell and son's knife company and buy a Fairbane Sykes fighting knife from them they can remove the black coating sharpen the edges and the black coating can be added to the blade again then shipped the customer. Great video please do some more stabing and cutting test with that knife use meat if possible to represent human flesh.
Nice review, sort of, "to the point" you might say. There is a video floating around u-tube of an elderly former WW2 commando who explains some of the techniques associated with that knife and one was to dispatch a sentry by thrusting the knife into the neck, just below the ear and under the jawbone and as the blade went in, they would push forward, kinda cutting the artery from the inside out. For those purposes, and others I would imagine, I'm sure they must have kept the blade razor sharp but thats JMHO. Perhaps the reason others weren't impressed and gave bad reviews is because they couldn't figure out how to baton with it lol.
You're right on, brother. The F-S was not made purely for thrusting and was meant to be razor sharp. If you can still find it, the DVD 'Gutterfighting' contains 2 films that Fairbairn produced during the war to be sent to occupied countries to help instruct those who were fighting against fascism. Both feature Fairbairn, himself, demonstrating his unarmed techniques and the other is him demonstrating his knife fighting method--where he demonstrates predominately slashes, as well as thrusts. For anyone interested in Fairbairn's method, it's a real necessity and very enjoyable.
According to a fellow named Stan (if I remember correctly) the proper use of this was, grab around the mouth, push it into the side of the neck and push everything out the front....messy, but got the job done. (I watched that video a few days ago and Fairbarn-Sykes videos just keeps popping up in my feed....interesting :) )
They’re meant to be sharpened by the operative, Fairbourne published instructions on fighting with it, which included a lot of cutting and slashing moves. This “stabbing only” is a fallacy!
Not a field knife beater but the books of the time mentioned slicing arteries in the arms and legs as well as the neck poke, kidney surprise, and the "scrambled eggs". SF guys will know the jargon (no, I was never SF - just know a few of them).
Getting a Bokker reproduction Devil’s Brigade V-42 is the better way to go if you’re going to actually use it… It arrived on the 27th. It’s razor sharp out of the box. It’s scary sharp. Limited edition knife.
+IR Thanks, only minor issue is the handguard has a small gap between the tang so water can get trapped inside the handle, shaking it vertically gets the water out however.
I had one of these in the 90's, but it was lost to a burglar while I was out visiting family. I still have the H.G. Long I got that same decade, and just a few years ago picked up a Windlass Steelcrafts reproduction. The latter has a _very_ thick spine near the guard. While the F-S fighting knife is designed primarily for stabbing, military texts such as _Get tough!_ also recommend the edges be sharpened, both for cleaner stab wounds as well as slashing cuts to an enemy's arms.
@@gunguide9201 I own 3, the mini key chain one, a spartan and a soldier model, a modern one not the GAK unfortunetly, but sadly I am cursed to ruin all the things of the material world I treasure,
For many years these knives were illegal in New Hampshire, USA along with a lot more. Guns were barely regulated but knives were. I carried one of these in Nam. Never used it.
The reason for the poor reviews is probably the overall quality of modern ones to wartime manufactured examples. I have several wartime and modern issue examples, and have to say, the older ones are of a superior build quality with the best being the third pattern with a hand ground blade. The machine ground blades tend to have a thinner/weaker spine.
Thanks for the review. The following factors make the knife a great killing tool: (1). The design. Mr. Fairburn (pronounced as you would expect 'Fair - burn') and Mr. Sykes had long experience working with the Shanghai police. Shanghai was then the most dangerous waterfront in the world. They wanted a stiletto- type knife that you could wield like a foil (or artists paint brush). This is what they designed to fulfill that end based on their extensive experience of bar brawls. Hence the handle, for its easy manoeuvreabilty in the hand, is just as important as the blade. (2). The material: It is made of carbon steel and not stainless steel. Carbon steel, though it rusts more easily, will always be - if properly maintained - sharper than stainless steel. If you cut through vein and tear it, is will heal more easily. You can walk away. However, if you make a clean slice with a sharp blade (ie keen carbon steel) the enemy will simply bleed out. When that happens you can declare "game over." It is these two factors which make the F-S the world's best killing blade. Good enough for the Commandos, good enough for the OSS, good enough for anybody today.
Thank you for the review. I just purchased the she007 model for U.S. $59. and I hope it is as nice as I have heard. In the early 1980s I was an infantryman in the army anr I purchased a Gerber Guardian Mk II ... If you get a chance to get your hands on one I guarantee you will like it if commando style bladed weapons are your passion. In my opinion a 6-8" double edged, sharp dagger of a hi carbon steel, full tang constructed, at least a quarter inch thick, having a reasonable handguard, matt finished & sporting micarta grip panels, is my perfect combat knife. The closest thing I could get was the Gerber Mk II back in Georgia back in 1982.
I took a screenshot of an add listing a new in the box Gerber Guardian Mk II for just under $96. U.S. ... I would like to post the photo here but I don't know how to.
Malaysian GGK Commandos (Grup Gerak Khas or in English; Special Service group) who were trained by 40 Commando Royal Marines inherited many items from them, including the green beret, blue lanyard and of course the Fairbairn Sykes knife, although they now use it with an M8A1 style scabbard instead of the leather WW2 ones
I bought some knives from an old man's estate. I have one but it says Rodgers Williams and on the other side od the knife guard says made in Sheffield England. I am told I have the realvintage not a copy. How much would my knife be worth? TIA
You probably do have a vintage and there are pricing online for originals. Think anywhere between $350 to $1000 USD depending on markings, condition, and other factors.
Would you say the 2nd pattern lies better in the hand than the 3rd pattern? Does the 3rd pattern lie good in the hand or does it move/rotate? Especially when wet. THanks for your time.
Matter of opinion. I actually preferred the 3rd pattern over the second. At least from j nowill. The second pattern has a grippy texture to it that I didn’t prefer. The 3rd pattern also has a seam down the side of the handle that I feel helps you orient the blade in your hand.
This knife was not made "purely for stabbing" smh. If you'd study the Fairbairn method of WWII, you'd know that slashes were the real "stepping stones" of his technique and they were used to set up a well placed thrust to an enemy's vital areas. Watch the instructional video (Gutterfighting) and you'll be able to see Fairbairn, himself, demonstrating his method of knife fighting with the F-S knife.
That’s very interesting to know but there’s no need for the smh now is there? At least this person has actual done his best too his knowledge about this item. You might of just offered him a leg up on the information that way you wouldn’t have come across as such a pompous jerk. Keep in mind that’s just a suggestion you might be comfortable with how you have left an impression of yourself but i will be honest you would look way more informative without the smh part. Then again I suppose this will probably come across the same way to you i hope not as that was not my intention 🫵🏻👍🏼
@@SkunkPunch73 The "smh" that caused you such dismay is because that same claim is stated all the time by people purporting to be experts and repeating this misinformation in written or video form to those who otherwise wouldn't know any better. One should not put out information that one is not sure of. I would say that the term "pompous jerk" would apply more to a person whose panties get in a bunch and who insist on making their silly complaint known relative to a simple "smh" regarding continued misinformation on this subject.
@@johnhamilton4677 come on answer the questions John or are you fumbling around looking for something written in a book to help you out! I’m very disappointed John and you being a expert in knife fighting techniques and historical techniques yet you can’t just answer a simple question or should i say admit that you’re wrong and the slashing you was referring too was just a way of opening up the opponent for the main attack which if it was by someone like you would be a paper cut from one of your books! Or as most of the older generation will tell you driving the blade into the selected target of the attacker or too be no accurate pulling them onto the point so it just slipped in with less chance of damaging the dagger and lest effort required. But hell what do the people that used them know compared to you and your books. Feel free to answer whenever you have gotten enough information from one of your friends or library’s. I wish you a beautiful and and don’t go smh too much or you might just get mistaken for a giraffe
@SkunkPunch73 You're an even bigger asshole than I gave you credit for, skunk. I'm not real sure what you are rambling on about, but I'd guess that either you forgot to take your meds or you haven't had your bubba yet lol. I do have quite a lot of books, but I also have over 27 years experience dealing with assholes in the real world. What exactly was the question that you need answered so badly that it has caused you to have a mental breakdown?
What do you think of that belt sheath? What's it like to wear? I have a Ka-bar that I've worn a lot, thinking about getting one of these for some variety.
It's easier for it to fall out of the sheath as there is nothing really holding it in, a lot of people modify the sheaths either the belt or ankle variants to have a securing cord around the knife, as for the knife it's brilliant, obviously as I'm in the UK I cannot legally carry it and it's not a utility knife, but obviously if you had to use it for self defence it would be very efficient for a knife.
Looks decent to me mate, very nice, like the sheath too, i got a repro of the old style and didn't really like it, that modern style sheath is much better. Great review and tests!
Cheers, glad it turned out to be okay, a lot of people said these were awful, but some of those same people were saying it didn't come razor sharp (not did the original unless you ground it to be sharp). I might keep an eye out at some point for an old one but this thing is really impressive, it's quite fun to punch it into wood and watch it stay in on the tip.
Not sure of the prices for originals, but world wide arms ltd do one called K90 Commando Knife for £95, i'll post a link in a new comment cos it will probably be put in spam
This knife is a classic, but difficult to carry concealed. I carried an Al Mar Fang while in the military and after, same type of blade design but shorter length and stainless steel full tang construction. Easier to conceal and zero rust problems.
The critical reviews compare apples to oranges, a genuine FB knife costs £200-1000 depending on condition. The knife can easily be sharpened but as you say is a stiletto stealth blade for a quick, quiet and efficient job. This J. Nowill of Sheffield model will do the job perfectly well in the right hands. The perfectionists who criticise this forget that in wartime even the original FB knife was produced in mass, cheaply by various small shops and not all were perfectly made, just like the quality problem with Sten guns.
I have this model/pattern. It got a bit scabby in my fishing basket so I've completely stripped it down. I intended to blue the blade and repaint the handle straight away, but it looks quite cool in shiny steel. Also I ditched the " boy scout" scabbard and bought a decent WW2 one. It's on my wall with my collection of swords, it always gets a comment.
The quality is fairly good but I have a lot of issues where it sometimes cuts out when recording, maybe the newer Handycams are better, but I'll probably get a Canon camcorder when my Sony one finally breaks.
That scabbard needs a bit of wax to help soften it for quick release SF knife Sheffield steel based in uk was famous for making knives folks spoons £50 good deal that they go for a lot more on auction site
Second pattern has a handle which is cut into by machinery, producing a 'file' like feel to the grip. The 3rd pattern is a cast handle of concentic rings , produced in this way to ease/speed
Yeah that thing is crazy sharp, the real idea with the knife is you grabbed a sentry and pulled them onto the knife, there's a bit of a grisly chart you can find that came with the knives where it shows the time to incapacitation and death for each artery stabbed through with the knife, the neck is considered effective as the knife will sever the artery and the windpipe with one stab.
@@Weaponsandstuff93 I have had one given to me as a thank you for a job i did for someone he said his dad was an ex WW2 service man and it was his i told him i collect this sort of stuff so thax and off i went.
It’s supposed to be sharp and pointy and efficient in killing in every way, people who say it’s not supposed to be sharp never read the book on how to use it
An old Soldiers tip always twist the blade after insertion, why ? Because it imparts extra shock and makes it easier to withdraw the blade. And yeah when it comes to the use of a naked blade, there is no civilised behaviour.
I got this knife two months ago. I now have a pair of 300-600 grit and 1000-4000 grit sharpening stones and I've managed to get it shaving-sharp. I can pierce and essentially flay a box from side to side with one single smooth motion. It *is* deadly, so your assailant will most likely lose his life if you happen to use the knife against him. But it's true, the edge doesn't last very long and the fittings and finishes could be a little better.
Sheffield sounds like the Cold steel of the U.K . I'm starting to see that name brand more often on our shelves in America. That knife is like a needle, very cool.
Weaponsandstuff93 stainless steel was invented in Sheffield , it’s also very famous for its knife making , pocket knifes and Bowie knifes and cutlery made from Silver and Silver plate and stainless steel......My City is not called the steel city for nothing.....
Id like to point out that yes it was primarily a stabbing weapon and a damn good one at that, but it was intended for cutting as well as depicted in all in fighting written by fairbairn on Page 95 figure 113. Heres a link to the book if youre interested archive.org/details/AllInFightingByCapt.W.E.Fairbairn1942
Very interesting thanks, first time I've ever seen an official document demonstrate slashing with it, as said mine is sharp enough on the sides that you could slash with it, but not shaving sharp.
In all honesty, the only reason this knife has stood the test of time in my mind was that of Escape from Castle Wolfenstein, funny enough since B.J. is an American and not British, so while yes the Ka-Bar would be best suited for him, this knife really stands out in its ability to be concealed, akin to boot knife, Pretty much a dagger,
@@Weaponsandstuff93 Camp X and the Marine Raider Knife are clones of the F/S Knife. Many US service members do buy Sheffield and carry them into battle (not official issue by US of course).
That is a genuine FS knife. You think the MoD pay £150 for a knife? You could use the knife for slashing, but you don't need razor sharpness for that, because "Gutter fighting" would be extremely brutal as two men would be fighting to the death. It doesn't bear thinking about. I get my FS out every Rememberance.
Don't the MOD just use them as decorative knives now? I know the Royal Marines are meant to have them but I'd assume they'd just use a utility knife now.
I bought the wasp a few years back. Good knife, looks smart. These knives were designed purely for killing. They are not utility knives, or hunting knives, or anything knives. Designed to do a specific job. And by all accounts they did it well.
Just to clarify a point. Novell and Sons are an authorized manufacturer of the Pattern 3 Fairbairn Sykes, so the knife is NOT a reproduction, it's simply a modern manufacture. These are ACTUAL Fairbairn Sykes Pattern 3 knives.
Very interesting, thank you.
@이정현 yes alongside Wilkinson Sword, etc.
I was informed by a collector that, although Novell & Sons was an authorised maker, ie. they fulfilled a contract for the War Dept. the company ceased trading and was bought by another manufacturer, so it is a Nowell in name only. Sadly, the quality went, along with many of the skilled workers, when the firm was sold off.
The J Nowill knife has a slightly wrong shaped blade. The point tapers too thin. The blades had slightly more of a spade point. Pooley Swords bought all the wear with all from Wilkinsons and make an accurate knife. When the Original Commandos finished their intense knife training, sometimes trained by William Fairbairn himself, they were given a chit to be taken to a house in kensington, London where they would be presented with their FS knife. I have a Nowill MKII a MKIII and a Pooley sword version with the Royal Marine crest etched on the blade. The Pooley one is made from the Wilkinson plans and the blade is hand ground, the blade is proper shape and its heavier. It cost me around £200 over 10 years ago.
Dave.
I love symmetric knifes like that. Very sinister looking.
+dat boi Made for killing
Reminds me of the Morgul Daggers,
Nothing more unnerving than a tool that is open about what it's for.
Good video.
Story time - in the 1950s, my uncle served in the Suez conflict, and on the base he was in, there were a number of German WW2 vehicles, armoured cars etc that had been dragged in from the desert. Being an inquisitive chap, my uncle had a look inside them.
He found some K98 bayonets, a K98 dress bayonet and for some reason, a British FS fighting knife.
On the boat back to England, the FS knife got swapped for something (he cant remember what), and about ten years ago he gave me the K98 dress dagger.
I ought to do a video on it sometime its a really nice Solingen blade with a mirror finish.
Anyway thanks for uploading, cheers.
No problem, that would be a good video.
@@Weaponsandstuff93 The Same company that made your Fairbane Sykes fighting knife is the exact same company that makes FS knifes for the British military today.
They are great knifes and made with excellent quality materials. Customers can contact j Nowell and son's knife company and buy a Fairbane Sykes fighting knife from them they can remove the black coating sharpen the edges and the black coating can be added to the blade again then shipped the customer. Great video please do some more stabing and cutting test with that knife use meat if possible to represent human flesh.
Nice review, sort of, "to the point" you might say. There is a video floating around u-tube of an elderly former WW2 commando who explains some of the techniques associated with that knife and one was to dispatch a sentry by thrusting the knife into the neck, just below the ear and under the jawbone and as the blade went in, they would push forward, kinda cutting the artery from the inside out. For those purposes, and others I would imagine, I'm sure they must have kept the blade razor sharp but thats JMHO. Perhaps the reason others weren't impressed and gave bad reviews is because they couldn't figure out how to baton with it lol.
Baton, that’s right...LOLZ
You're right on, brother. The F-S was not made purely for thrusting and was meant to be razor sharp. If you can still find it, the DVD 'Gutterfighting' contains 2 films that Fairbairn produced during the war to be sent to occupied countries to help instruct those who were fighting against fascism. Both feature Fairbairn, himself, demonstrating his unarmed techniques and the other is him demonstrating his knife fighting method--where he demonstrates predominately slashes, as well as thrusts. For anyone interested in Fairbairn's method, it's a real necessity and very enjoyable.
"One thing I know for sure is that a six inch blade never loses its reception"-Mike"Thatcher"Baker, 22nd SAS/Team Rainbow
Much better than gps sattelites, unmanned drones and fookin laser sights
a little tip wen you stab twist the blade and it will come out clean
En extra trama en dam-edge too. Ach day knew. I ken write en Scottish too.
According to a fellow named Stan (if I remember correctly) the proper use of this was, grab around the mouth, push it into the side of the neck and push everything out the front....messy, but got the job done. (I watched that video a few days ago and Fairbarn-Sykes videos just keeps popping up in my feed....interesting :) )
Damn very impressive knife. Might pick one up myself.
Yeah, it's not a utility knife by any stretch but it's great as a combat blade or souvenir.
They’re meant to be sharpened by the operative, Fairbourne published instructions on fighting with it, which included a lot of cutting and slashing moves. This “stabbing only” is a fallacy!
Not a field knife beater but the books of the time mentioned slicing arteries in the arms and legs as well as the neck poke, kidney surprise, and the "scrambled eggs". SF guys will know the jargon (no, I was never SF - just know a few of them).
Getting a Bokker reproduction Devil’s Brigade V-42 is the better way to go if you’re going to actually use it…
It arrived on the 27th. It’s razor sharp out of the box. It’s scary sharp. Limited edition knife.
The arrow is actually a crows foot. It's an MOD mark. You get it on all bits of kit ie rucksacks boots knives water bottles Jerry cans
good video buddy, people dont realise how hard these videos are to do Im gonna start reviewing my stuff soon, to help people buy
+clarky Sounds good.
I like the actual field test as you've shown I own one and like it a lot good video sir.
+IR Thanks, only minor issue is the handguard has a small gap between the tang so water can get trapped inside the handle, shaking it vertically gets the water out however.
I had one of these in the 90's, but it was lost to a burglar while I was out visiting family. I still have the H.G. Long I got that same decade, and just a few years ago picked up a Windlass Steelcrafts reproduction. The latter has a _very_ thick spine near the guard.
While the F-S fighting knife is designed primarily for stabbing, military texts such as _Get tough!_ also recommend the edges be sharpened, both for cleaner stab wounds as well as slashing cuts to an enemy's arms.
It doubles as a letter opener, while the Ka-Bar helps with cutting the steak, the M51 E-Tool can also be used as a fly swatter
Try a Victorinox
@@gunguide9201 I own 3, the mini key chain one, a spartan and a soldier model, a modern one not the GAK unfortunetly, but sadly I am cursed to ruin all the things of the material world I treasure,
For many years these knives were illegal in New Hampshire, USA along with a lot more. Guns were barely regulated but knives were.
I carried one of these in Nam. Never used it.
awesome thanks for doing knife videos I was going to order one of these but I bought a k-bar instead for my bug out kit
The Kabar is a much better all-round knife, but this is much better for killing.
i have a real one of these from a old family friend who served, its pretty cool
The reason for the poor reviews is probably the overall quality of modern ones to wartime manufactured examples.
I have several wartime and modern issue examples, and have to say, the older ones are of a superior build quality with the best being the third pattern with a hand ground blade. The machine ground blades tend to have a thinner/weaker spine.
Thanks for the review. The following factors make the knife a great killing tool: (1). The design. Mr. Fairburn (pronounced as you would expect 'Fair - burn') and Mr. Sykes had long experience working with the Shanghai police. Shanghai was then the most dangerous waterfront in the world. They wanted a stiletto- type knife that you could wield like a foil (or artists paint brush). This is what they designed to fulfill that end based on their extensive experience of bar brawls. Hence the handle, for its easy manoeuvreabilty in the hand, is just as important as the blade. (2). The material: It is made of carbon steel and not stainless steel. Carbon steel, though it rusts more easily, will always be - if properly maintained - sharper than stainless steel. If you cut through vein and tear it, is will heal more easily. You can walk away. However, if you make a clean slice with a sharp blade (ie keen carbon steel) the enemy will simply bleed out. When that happens you can declare "game over."
It is these two factors which make the F-S the world's best killing blade. Good enough for the Commandos, good enough for the OSS, good enough for anybody today.
I love mine mate,pissed through a kevlar vest with it to
Yeah, I remember that video, pretty impressive point on these.
Thank you for the review. I just purchased the she007 model for U.S. $59. and I hope it is as nice as I have heard. In the early 1980s I was an infantryman in the army anr I purchased a Gerber Guardian Mk II ... If you get a chance to get your hands on one I guarantee you will like it if commando style bladed weapons are your passion. In my opinion a 6-8" double edged, sharp dagger of a hi carbon steel, full tang constructed, at least a quarter inch thick, having a reasonable handguard, matt finished & sporting micarta grip panels, is my perfect combat knife. The closest thing I could get was the Gerber Mk II back in Georgia back in 1982.
Looks like a good knife but sadly the only ones I see for sale in the UK are £300+ which seems quite overpriced for it.
I took a screenshot of an add listing a new in the box Gerber Guardian Mk II for just under $96. U.S. ... I would like to post the photo here but I don't know how to.
Malaysian GGK Commandos (Grup Gerak Khas or in English; Special Service group) who were trained by 40 Commando Royal Marines inherited many items from them, including the green beret, blue lanyard and of course the Fairbairn Sykes knife, although they now use it with an M8A1 style scabbard instead of the leather WW2 ones
I bought some knives from an old man's estate. I have one but it says Rodgers Williams and on the other side od the knife guard says made in Sheffield England. I am told I have the realvintage not a copy. How much would my knife be worth? TIA
You probably do have a vintage and there are pricing online for originals. Think anywhere between $350 to $1000 USD depending on markings, condition, and other factors.
i love my Fairbairn Sykes, have it razor sharp and modified the sheath with a clip, so it wont slide out or drop unwantedly
Would you say the 2nd pattern lies better in the hand than the 3rd pattern? Does the 3rd pattern lie good in the hand or does it move/rotate? Especially when wet. THanks for your time.
I've not used a 2nd pattern design but the 3rd when gripped properly won't move around.
Matter of opinion. I actually preferred the 3rd pattern over the second. At least from j nowill. The second pattern has a grippy texture to it that I didn’t prefer. The 3rd pattern also has a seam down the side of the handle that I feel helps you orient the blade in your hand.
This knife was not made "purely for stabbing" smh. If you'd study the Fairbairn method of WWII, you'd know that slashes were the real "stepping stones" of his technique and they were used to set up a well placed thrust to an enemy's vital areas. Watch the instructional video (Gutterfighting) and you'll be able to see Fairbairn, himself, demonstrating his method of knife fighting with the F-S knife.
That’s very interesting to know but there’s no need for the smh now is there? At least this person has actual done his best too his knowledge about this item. You might of just offered him a leg up on the information that way you wouldn’t have come across as such a pompous jerk. Keep in mind that’s just a suggestion you might be comfortable with how you have left an impression of yourself but i will be honest you would look way more informative without the smh part. Then again I suppose this will probably come across the same way to you i hope not as that was not my intention 🫵🏻👍🏼
@@SkunkPunch73 The "smh" that caused you such dismay is because that same claim is stated all the time by people purporting to be experts and repeating this misinformation in written or video form to those who otherwise wouldn't know any better. One should not put out information that one is not sure of. I would say that the term "pompous jerk" would apply more to a person whose panties get in a bunch and who insist on making their silly complaint known relative to a simple "smh" regarding continued misinformation on this subject.
@@johnhamilton4677 come on answer the questions John or are you fumbling around looking for something written in a book to help you out! I’m very disappointed John and you being a expert in knife fighting techniques and historical techniques yet you can’t just answer a simple question or should i say admit that you’re wrong and the slashing you was referring too was just a way of opening up the opponent for the main attack which if it was by someone like you would be a paper cut from one of your books! Or as most of the older generation will tell you driving the blade into the selected target of the attacker or too be no accurate pulling them onto the point so it just slipped in with less chance of damaging the dagger and lest effort required. But hell what do the people that used them know compared to you and your books. Feel free to answer whenever you have gotten enough information from one of your friends or library’s. I wish you a beautiful and and don’t go smh too much or you might just get mistaken for a giraffe
@SkunkPunch73 You're an even bigger asshole than I gave you credit for, skunk. I'm not real sure what you are rambling on about, but I'd guess that either you forgot to take your meds or you haven't had your bubba yet lol. I do have quite a lot of books, but I also have over 27 years experience dealing with assholes in the real world. What exactly was the question that you need answered so badly that it has caused you to have a mental breakdown?
Great shot of the back of your hand
You could sharpen it, then buff out the scratches incurred by sharpening, and use gun blueing to make it look brand new again. Fin.
What do you think of that belt sheath? What's it like to wear?
I have a Ka-bar that I've worn a lot, thinking about getting one of these for some variety.
It's easier for it to fall out of the sheath as there is nothing really holding it in, a lot of people modify the sheaths either the belt or ankle variants to have a securing cord around the knife, as for the knife it's brilliant, obviously as I'm in the UK I cannot legally carry it and it's not a utility knife, but obviously if you had to use it for self defence it would be very efficient for a knife.
Thanks, that's very helpful. I guess I need to order one with the leg sheath. I just wish one of the sheaths seemed more practical.
Looks decent to me mate, very nice, like the sheath too, i got a repro of the old style and didn't really like it, that modern style sheath is much better.
Great review and tests!
Cheers, glad it turned out to be okay, a lot of people said these were awful, but some of those same people were saying it didn't come razor sharp (not did the original unless you ground it to be sharp).
I might keep an eye out at some point for an old one but this thing is really impressive, it's quite fun to punch it into wood and watch it stay in on the tip.
Not sure of the prices for originals, but world wide arms ltd do one called K90 Commando Knife for £95, i'll post a link in a new comment cos it will probably be put in spam
That looks good thanks, although can't really justify buying one currently.
Is this still legal to buy as of 2019?
Yes
Not if your in texas...
@Re nato we can own it but you cant carry it. Double edged weapons arent allowed. Other restricted knives are now legal. Only restricted locations
This knife is a classic, but difficult to carry concealed. I carried an Al Mar Fang while in the military and after, same type of blade design but shorter length and stainless steel full tang construction. Easier to conceal and zero rust problems.
The critical reviews compare apples to oranges, a genuine FB knife costs £200-1000 depending on condition. The knife can easily be sharpened but as you say is a stiletto stealth blade for a quick, quiet and efficient job. This J. Nowill of Sheffield model will do the job perfectly well in the right hands. The perfectionists who criticise this forget that in wartime even the original FB knife was produced in mass, cheaply by various small shops and not all were perfectly made, just like the quality problem with Sten guns.
I have this model/pattern. It got a bit scabby in my fishing basket so I've completely stripped it down. I intended to blue the blade and repaint the handle straight away, but it looks quite cool in shiny steel. Also I ditched the " boy scout" scabbard and bought a decent WW2 one. It's on my wall with my collection of swords, it always gets a comment.
Cool
Great review and thanks for the link
What video editing software do you use and what camera do you use?
+Baptiste Hardy Sony movie studio/Vegas, cameras an old Sony handycam
OK thanks i was wondering what camera to use and i saw your one has really good quality.
The quality is fairly good but I have a lot of issues where it sometimes cuts out when recording, maybe the newer Handycams are better, but I'll probably get a Canon camcorder when my Sony one finally breaks.
How long did yours take to come?
About a week if I remember correctly.
someone in my family owns an original one of these
I didn't realize it had a history tied to it
That scabbard needs a bit of wax to help soften it for quick release SF knife Sheffield steel based in uk was famous for making knives folks spoons £50 good deal that they go for a lot more on auction site
Love the stiletto dagger design of it, the best place to keep it was on the leg with a strap,
What’s difference between 2nd pattern and 3rd pattern?
Second pattern has a handle which is cut into by machinery, producing a 'file' like feel to the grip. The 3rd pattern is a cast handle of concentic rings , produced in this way to ease/speed
...production of the knifes. I personally prefer the second pattern handle, especially in wet or rainy conditions. Hope this helps.
that bottle looked like butter
Yeah that thing is crazy sharp, the real idea with the knife is you grabbed a sentry and pulled them onto the knife, there's a bit of a grisly chart you can find that came with the knives where it shows the time to incapacitation and death for each artery stabbed through with the knife, the neck is considered effective as the knife will sever the artery and the windpipe with one stab.
I've got one of these but it's not very sharp. Pointed yes
How much would one of the original WW2 knifes go for if any one knows.
Several hundred pounds normally.
@@Weaponsandstuff93 I have had one given to me as a thank you for a job i did for someone he said his dad was an ex WW2 service man and it was his i told him i collect this sort of stuff so thax and off i went.
Do you know any safe gas mask filters for a GP5?
Any modern GOST filters, such as Russian or Polish ABEK filters, with a bit of brute force you can get modern NATO filters to fit on it as well.
Hey I don't know if it would be a bad idea but test the ph gas hood
It won't do anything, PH gas hoods only worked because they were soaked in a chemical that stopped chlorine.
Weaponsandstuff93 wait
Weaponsandstuff93 isn't that urine
No, it was an acidic chemical they were soaked in, urine was used on clothes before the PH hood was invented.
Is the m48 cyclone illegal in the uk ?
I don't think so.
Weaponsandstuff93 thank you
It’s supposed to be sharp and pointy and efficient in killing in every way, people who say it’s not supposed to be sharp never read the book on how to use it
Original?
= to MOD current UK Army/NATO issue. Not original as in 70 year old knife.
An old Soldiers tip always twist the blade after insertion, why ? Because it imparts extra shock and makes it easier to withdraw the blade. And yeah when it comes to the use of a naked blade, there is no civilised behaviour.
The arrow is used by the British army , they mark every thing with it ,so I would say that's what they used in the war .
I got this knife two months ago.
I now have a pair of 300-600 grit and 1000-4000 grit sharpening stones and I've managed to get it shaving-sharp. I can pierce and essentially flay a box from side to side with one single smooth motion. It *is* deadly, so your assailant will most likely lose his life if you happen to use the knife against him.
But it's true, the edge doesn't last very long and the fittings and finishes could be a little better.
The thing is the FS was never meant to have sharp edges, not to say sharpening it isn't cool, but it was designed purely for stabbing not slashing.
Weaponsandstuff93 it's supposed to stab-and-gash, which with keened/honed/sharpened edges was deadlier and better into things.
besides, wouldn't it be better for the sides to be sharpened? I don't see how it wouldn't be beneficial to have sharp edges.
Read up on a bit of it's literature, mate.
Start on Wikipedia and check the excerpts from Fairbairn himself.
Sheffield sounds like the Cold steel of the U.K . I'm starting to see that name brand more often on our shelves in America. That knife is like a needle, very cool.
It's more named after the City, very famous for its history of steel manufacturing.
Weaponsandstuff93 stainless steel was invented in Sheffield , it’s also very famous for its knife making , pocket knifes and Bowie knifes and cutlery made from Silver and Silver plate and stainless steel......My City is not called the steel city for nothing.....
Can I get it in Canada?
I don't know, I imagine somewhere would sell it.
Tristan George
You an get one here www.vancouvertacticalsupplies.com/knives/knife_commando.php
I own a Hill knives version made by Fox...it is beutifull
Id like to point out that yes it was primarily a stabbing weapon and a damn good one at that, but it was intended for cutting as well as depicted in all in fighting written by fairbairn on Page 95 figure 113.
Heres a link to the book if youre interested archive.org/details/AllInFightingByCapt.W.E.Fairbairn1942
Very interesting thanks, first time I've ever seen an official document demonstrate slashing with it, as said mine is sharp enough on the sides that you could slash with it, but not shaving sharp.
That bottle being stabbed made me think of a windpipe being severed
+ARC 77 That's what it was made for
Weaponsandstuff93 wouldn't want that in my neck for sure
Cool knife and good video
Cheers.
Your arm was in the way of the stabbing process. You should have reversed hands with the blade.
In all honesty, the only reason this knife has stood the test of time in my mind was that of Escape from Castle Wolfenstein, funny enough since B.J. is an American and not British, so while yes the Ka-Bar would be best suited for him, this knife really stands out in its ability to be concealed, akin to boot knife,
Pretty much a dagger,
The US actually had a similar dagger for Special Operations if I remember right but yeah it is an FS knife in Wolfenstein.
@@Weaponsandstuff93 Camp X and the Marine Raider Knife are clones of the F/S Knife. Many US service members do buy Sheffield and carry them into battle (not official issue by US of course).
That is a genuine FS knife. You think the MoD pay £150 for a knife? You could use the knife for slashing, but you don't need razor sharpness for that, because "Gutter fighting" would be extremely brutal as two men would be fighting to the death. It doesn't bear thinking about. I get my FS out every Rememberance.
Don't the MOD just use them as decorative knives now? I know the Royal Marines are meant to have them but I'd assume they'd just use a utility knife now.
Weaponsandstuff93 Still in use. As effective in CQB as ever.
Fairbairn, not Fairbyne, Fairbone or Fairbayne.
i have a commando wasp knife its a posh one this blade will stop all trust me
Yeah I like the look of the wasp blade
I bought the wasp a few years back. Good knife, looks smart. These knives were designed purely for killing. They are not utility knives, or hunting knives, or anything knives. Designed to do a specific job. And by all accounts they did it well.
Came here from bear grylls
Cool
what did he do?
FAIR...BARE--N The scabbard is not correct
The Scabbard is closer to a Camp X than a UK Commando issue for sure. Wonder where that came from?
Fourth
Cool.
Fai bairn sykes s300000