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The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife stands symbolic for daring secret operations that Britain ran during World War II. This book provides an insight in the development of 20th centuries' most influential military fighting knife and its historical background. Also the biographical background of its inventors William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes is embedded in this story and unburdened of all the myths and legends that have been woven around these two innovative men. It covers not only the basic variations of the F-S knife but also numerous other examples the collector may encounter. The problematic topic of fakes is discussed as well as the question as to how to narrow the focus of one's collection. Thus, prospective buyers of Fairbairn-Sykes knives will find this book a useful guide through the jungle of variants and fakes. ILLUSTRATIONS 150 colour & b/w imagesProduct Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, Ltd
ISBN-139780764337635
eBay Product ID (ePID)99945779
Product Key Features
Book TitleFairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife: Collecting Britains Mt Iconic Dagger
AuthorWolfgang Peter-Michel
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
Number of Pages112 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height229mm
Item Width152mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorWolfgang Peter-Michel
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States