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**RARE**Cold War / Soviet Afghan War Era Russian Paratrooper’s & Pilot’s 2nd Model Jump Escape Knife & Scabbard. Sn 22067 - 22067
This is an original 2nd model Soviet military issue Paratrooper’s Drop Knife as issued to parachutists and pilots during the Cold War and during the Soviet Afghan War era. These knives were used by paratroopers who were hung up or tangled in their parachutes' shroud lines. The knives were normally carried in a pouch on top of the paratrooper’s reserve parachute which is worn on the stomach (see page 234 of ‘The Military Knife & Bayonet’ by Brett where one of these knives are illustrated. Our example is in excellent condition. Its bakelite or compressed wood scales are undamaged and secured by alloy rivets (1st model examples has single one piece grips). Both grips have embossed stylised ‘bird’ or ‘dragon’ devices. The hilt is holed for wrist strap. Its uniquely shaped 5 ¼” blade has a correct rounded blunt tip and sharp serrated edges on both sides of the mid section. The blade is clean with just some light surface rubbing. The blade shank is numbered ’01 (or 7)60B’. The knife has its original correct ribbed open top plastic scabbard which has small wings at the throat, holed, most likely for stitching to kit or uniform. The price for this rare parachutist’s escape knife & scabbard includes UK delivery. ED 22067 (small fixed blades knives box storeroom)
£475.00

**LARGE**1904-1930 French Made Beauvoir Spanish Import Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Knife With Trade Marked Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Decorated Polished Horn & Brass Section Scales. Sn 21966:8 - 21966:8
The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. The etymology of the word navaja is derived from the Latin novacula, meaning razor, and the Andalusian knife known as the navaja is thought to have derived from the navaja de afeitar, or straight razor used for shaving. Like the straight razor, the navaja's blade folds into the handle when not in use. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. At the end of the 19th century, French cutlers started mass-producing millions of navajas, and eventually drove the Spanish artisanal production out of business. This quality made example is one of the French export Navajas made by the French Cutlers Beauvoir who made these knives between 1904 & 1930 for the Spanish market. The razor sharp steel blade in scimitar form is 7 ½” in length, 1¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick. The blade has dark age related staining consistent with age and one side has the company trademark of the French maker Beauvoir. The knife measures just under 16 ¾” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn scales set on a brass frame & secured by dome head brass pins. The polished horn sections have attractive typical naïve foliate hand applied decoration. On one side, one horn section has an inlaid white metal shield escutcheon. On the same side the edge of one piece of horn has a small chip to one edge and another has an old stable repair with one dome head brass pin being replaced by a steel pin to secure a small crack. All of the sections are totally secure. The bolsters are brass. The price for this attractive fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21966:8 (in folding knives drawer office)
£395.00

**LARGE**1889 -1911 French Made Bechon-Gorce Spanish Import Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Lock Knife With Maker Marked Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Decorated Polished Horn & Brass Section Scales. Sn 21966:7 - 21966:7
The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. The etymology of the word navaja is derived from the Latin novacula, meaning razor, and the Andalusian knife known as the navaja is thought to have derived from the navaja de afeitar, or straight razor used for shaving. Like the straight razor, the navaja's blade folds into the handle when not in use. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. At the end of the 19th century, French cutlers started mass-producing millions of navajas, and eventually drove the Spanish artisanal production out of business. This quality made example is one of the French export Navajas made by the French Cutlers Bechon Gorce who made these knives between 1889 & 1911 for the Spanish market. The steel blade in scimitar form is 6 ¼” in length, 1¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick. The blade has dark age related staining consistent with age and one side is signed by the maker ‘Bechon-Gorce’ together with their company trademark. The knife measures 14 ¼” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn scales set on a brass frame & secured by dome head brass pins. The polished horn sections have attractive typical naïve foliate hand applied decoration. The horn sections have some typical fine cracks around some of the pins but are totally secure. The bolsters are brass. The upper bolsters are recessed to accommodate the locking catch with pull ring which operates as it should (when the ring is pulled the catch operates releasing the blade). The price for this attractive fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21966:7 (folding knives drawer office)
£395.00

WW2 Era British Fairbairn Sykes FS Beaded & Ribbed (9 Rows Of Beads) Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 21844 - 21844
The Beaded & Ribbed variant of the Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting knife was available as a private purchase weapon but were also Military issue. Beaded & Ribbed versions have been found with 9,8,7 & 6 rows of beads (see page 127 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives by Ron Flook). This WW2 era Beaded and Ribbed Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife has a brass beaded and ribbed grip with 9 rows of beads. The knife has a blued oval steel finger guard. There are no WD marks on this knife. It has a clean 173mm long steel blade with medial ridge. It is complete with original scabbard with external brass chape. As is common, the scabbard’s 4 original sewn on leather tabs have been period cut back and its original elasticated retaining strap is present but has become detached on one side. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21844
£945.00

SOLD SOLD (23/03) *FS FIGHTING KNIVES / SOE 1st Edition WW2 1942 ‘All In Fighting’ Hardback Book / Manual By W.E. Fairbairn With 2008 Paperback English Translation Of The Classic German WW2 Manual ‘Silent Killing Nazi Counters To FS Techniques' - 21967:8
The author of the concise WW2 1942 guide to unarmed combat and self-defence ‘All In Fighting’ is a legend. W. E. Fairbairn (1885-1960) spent over thirty years in the tough environment of the Riot Squads of China’s Shanghai Municipal Police. In order to lower levels of Police mortality at the hands of Chinese Tongs, he studied ancient Chinese and Japanese martial arts, including Ju-jitsu, and was the first foreigner to be awarded a black belt in the discipline. He developed his own system which he called Defendu. At the outbreak of the Second World War, he was recruited by Britain’s Special Operations Executive as an Instructor in unarmed combat and expounded the deadly mysteries of attack and defence to scores of trainee agents about to be dropped into occupied Europe. His methods were approved and officially adopted throughout the British army. Fairbairn also developed weapons and defence aids such as bullet proof vests. He is best known as the co-inventor of the famous Sykes-Fairbairn knife. In this book he expounds his distilled experience of unarmed combat. Fully illustrated, it shows how to deliver deadly blows with hand, fist, knee and boot; wrist, bear- and strangle holds (and how to break them); how to throw an enemy, and how to break their backs; how to disarm a pistol-wielding attacker; and securing a prisoner. "Silent Killing" was the name given to the lethal techniques for dispatching Nazi sentries and other German troops that close-combat masters W.E. Fairbairn and E.A. Sykes taught to Allied soldiers, paratroopers and commandos during World War II. These quick, brutal techniques were so effective that the German Army Command was forced to develop counters to what they termed "English Gangster Methods." The Nazi manual was printed for German troops in occupied Norway and is not believed to have been distributed outside that country. The German manual to counter Fairbairn tactics ‘Silent Killing - Nazi Counters to Fairbairn-Sykes Techniques’ is the first English translation of the German wartime manual. It was re-produced in 2008 and contains copies of the original German text and photos, the English translation and annotations, and an extensive foreword by British combat researcher Phil Mathews, which provides valuable new information about the origins of the manual, how the Germans obtained the "secret" allied training documents and the state of close combat instruction in Germany and Britain before and during World War II. The historical value of this manual for students of World War II, Fairbairn and Sykes, and hand-to-hand combat is immeasurable. Both books are in excellent condition. The 1st edition ‘All In Fighting’ Book has its original undamaged cellophane covered paper sleeve and both books have many illustrations. All pages of both books are clean and intact. The price for these excellent manuals a must for any collector of FS Fighting knives & or SOE related items includes UK delivery. Sn 21967:8 (in FS Box)
£0.00

**VERY RARE**TEN ROPED RINGS VARIANT**WW2 British Officer’s Private Purchase Ribbed & Roped Alloy Handle Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 21967:3 - 21967:3
A very scarce WW2 example of the alloy handled ribbed and roped Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife. For many years this pattern of Commando knife were believed to be solely private purchase weapons, however, on page 129 of Ron Flook's book 'The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives', he describes at least 2 War Dept issued examples being seen. In the day these would have been expensive items and there are no visible WD marks, so most likely an Officer’s private purchase piece. The handle of our example has the very rare to find 10 roped rings (some have only 9) with the correct correspondingly extended pommel nut to accommodate this. It has a blued steel cross guard & an undamaged 163mm long clean blued blade with medial ridge which has been period sharpened for action. It is complete with its original scabbard with blackened brass chape & single belt loop. It retains its original elastic retaining strap which as is common perished in the centre it's original 4 sewn on leather tabs have been cut back. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. A very scarce FS knife. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21967:3
£1,195.00

**UNIQUE**GIFTED TO WW2 BRITISH JAPANESE POW LEO RAWLINGS BY HIS LIBERATOR**1st Pattern Wilkinson FS Commando Fighting Knife With Double Etched Panels & Scabbard His Signed Book ‘And Dawn Came Up Like Thunder’ An Account Of POW Experience & Provenance. - 21967:1
The 1st Pattern FS fighting knife was introduced in 1940 and produced by Wilkinson Sword (see page 63 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is rare to find, original WW2 1st pattern, FS dagger with original 1st pattern scabbard made unique by the fact that it was given to liberated POW Leo Rawlings in Malaysia / Singapore at the end of WW2 by one of his liberators. The nickel plated grip has been period field corded over grip used in jungle warfare (the steel grip and sweaty hand palms not making a good combination). We are sure the original steel grip is in good shape under the cord over grip, but we would not suggest removing this jungle "overcoat" because it makes the knife so rare. The ricasso is marked with correct etched panels, 'Wilkinson Sword London' together with crossed swords legend & the reverse 'The FS Fighting Knife', both panels has age and war service related rubbing but are clearly visible. Its double edged dagger blade with medial ridge measures 166mm in length (blade lengths of these FS knives vary as they were hand ground). The tip is blunt having hit something sometime during service. The blade has staining consistent with age and service use. It is complete with original 1st Pattern leather scabbard with nickel plated brass chape & integral belt loop with retaining strap. The retaining band has separated, the popper now apart but complete which has the correct ‘Newey’ press stud fastener. All other leather & stitching are intact. The First Pattern is rare enough, but this is made even rarer and more desirable by cord hilt wrap & the provenance included with the knife which is an original signed hardback copy of Leo Rawlings' highly acclaimed book ‘And The Dawn Came Up Like Thunder’, an account of being a POW. Together with a letter from Buckingham Palace ordered By Queen Elizabeth II thanking him for the signed copy of his book together with another related letter dated 1972. A great piece with tremendous history. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21967:1
£2,750.00

1874 Dated Johan Engström Eskilstuna Sweden Curly Birch Barrel Knife With Concealed Folding Steel Blade. Sn 15908:5. - 15908:5
One of the most successful Swedish Eskilstuna cutlers was Johan Engström (1846 – 1915). Before setting up his factory in 1874 (Fabriksaktiebolaget Johan Engström), Johan had worked with cutlers and studied knife production in both Sheffield (G. Westerholm & Son) and Solingen. In his early years, Johan mainly produced razors and daggers. Johan added barrel knives to his production line in the 1870’s. The company produced high-quality barrel knives and received international recognition at shows in Sweden, France, U.S.A., and Canada. At one time the well-known US importer Edward Zinn ordered 3000 dozen barrel knives from the Engström company. Johan died in 1915 which marks the end of the Engström company. The knives used for hunting and fishing have an ingenious mechanism. The folding 4” drop point steel blade with brass scales sits inside the barrel shaped Curly Birch wood handle. The blade is released by depression of a ribbed steel lever at the butt of the handle. The folded blade can then be withdrawn from the handle, opened and then pushed back in and through the hilt until it locks in place. The knife measures 9 ¾” overall length when assembled for use. Our example is in excellent condition for its age. The wood handle is has some knocks consistent with age but no cracks or holes. The steel ferrule and butt cap with locking catch and lanyard ring lug are undamaged and function as they should. The blade’s brass scales are undamaged. One scale is crisply dated 1874 together with ‘arrow JE’ trademark of Johan Engström. The blade has just staining and light pitting to be expected. The blade is marked ‘JOH ENGSTROM ESKILSTUNA’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15908:5
£445.00

C1870’s Johan Engström Eskilstuna Sweden Curly Birch Barrel Knife With Concealed Folding Steel Blade. Sn 15908:4. - 15908:4
One of the most successful Swedish Eskilstuna cutlers was Johan Engström (1846 – 1915). Before setting up his factory in 1874 (Fabriksaktiebolaget Johan Engström), Johan had worked with cutlers and studied knife production in both Sheffield (G. Westerholm & Son) and Solingen. In his early years, Johan mainly produced razors and daggers. Johan added barrel knives to his production line in the 1870’s. The company produced high-quality barrel knives and received international recognition at shows in Sweden, France, U.S.A., and Canada. At one time the well-known US importer Edward Zinn ordered 3000 dozen barrel knives from the Engström company. Johan died in 1915 which marks the end of the Engström company. The knives used for hunting and fishing have an ingenious mechanism. The folding 4” drop point steel blade with brass scales sits inside the barrel shaped Curly Birch wood handle. The blade is released by depression of a ribbed steel lever at the butt of the handle. The folded blade can then be withdrawn from the handle, opened and then pushed back in and through the hilt until it locks in place. The knife measures 9 ¾” overall length when assembled for use. Made C1870’s by Engstrom our example is in excellent condition for its age. The wood handle is undamaged. The steel ferrule and butt cap with locking catch and lanyard ring are undamaged and function as they should. The blade’s brass scales are undamaged, and the blade has just staining and light pitting to be expected. The blade is marked ‘JOH ENGSTROM ESKILSTUNA’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15908:4.
£395.00

**RARE ORIGINAL BATTLE DAMAGE REPAIRED**LARGE**Victorian Era North West Frontier Afghan/ Pashtun Tribe Sword Size Khyber Knife With Foliate Panel Brass Inlaid Decoration. Sn 21979:4 - 21979:4
The Pashtun tribes living around the Khyber Pass traditionally use this type of Khyber knife. The Khyber Pass is the most important mountain pass in the Hindu Kush. Because it has played a strategic role in military and trade for over 2,000 years, the Khyber knife is found throughout Afghanistan, Pakistan and Northern India. The knives come in a range of different sizes, blade lengths of over 20" are not unusual. This is an excellent original example made in the Victorian Era (see page 354 of A Glossary Of The Construction Decoration & Use Of Arms & Armour by Stone where similar Khyber knives to ours are illustrated). It has a heavy 18 ½” single edged T section blade (24 ¼” overall). The 2” wide blade narrows to a pin sharp point. The 'T' section blade spine is 8mm broad. The blade has light staining consistent with age but no rust and has blued and brass inlaid foliate decoration on both sides of the blade and spine near to the hilt. The blade is sharp. Interestingly the blade has a period repair to the spine of the blade whereby 2 lozenge shaped steel plates have been riveted to the blade, securing a small cut to the top of the spine most likely battle damage caused by an opponent’s blade strike. The repair is secure and we have not encountered one of these repairs before on a tribal weapon. It has a brass hilt with polished bone scales secured by pins. The scales have age related surface wear and one scale has a small secure chip to one of the top edges. The grip frame has naïve tribal punch dot decoration. The pommel is fitted with a flat steel lug for cord. As is common the knife is without scabbard. The price for this substantial piece with ornate decoration from the British North West Frontier campaign era includes UK delivery. Sn 21979:4 (storeroom shelves behind bayonet boxes)
£295.00
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