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Originally Posted by Dpris
Parenthetically, on a brief side note- I visited the Wilkinson establishment in London in 1975, to drop off a sword for repair.
The showroom was incredible.
While there, they assembled an FS dagger for me while I waited.
I still have it. 
Denis |
Denis-
Which model of Fairbairn? Were they by then making just a Third Model?
Believe it or not, when in jr. HS, I bought a couple for $2.98 each. I had no idea that prices for these commando knives would escalate as they have.
I much prefer the earlier models, which have longer handles.
Which model of sword do/did you have? I have one of John Wilkinson-Latham's sword books and know British military swords pretty well. I like the feel of the infantry officer's Model of 1897, but find the Model of 1908 (1912, for officers pattern) cavalry sword a bit long, unless mounted. I feel sure this sword substantially influenced G.S. Patton's sword design.