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Discussion in 'Militaria' started by Drew, Dec 13, 2019.

  1. Drew

    Drew Well-Known Member

    Wanted to know what version of the Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife would have been issued to a U.S. Marine attached to the OSS in 1943. Preliminary research indicates the earliest issue was made in Connecticut in 1941-2, but soon found to be defective, so British made versions were then provided to the OSS - I see type 1, type 2, and type 3 of the English knives. Of course, after the war, many manufactures around the world produced these. Any input is helpful.

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    Drew, Dec 13, 2019
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  2. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Aquitaine, Dec 13, 2019
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Knowing what it is....that was easy.....but knowing it's history.....that will require some digging....& even then, I expect that marine would be issued the same blade as those of his counterparts..
     
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  4. springfld.arsenal

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    I’d put the question on a blade forum as it needs people with very detailed knowledge.
     
    springfld.arsenal, Dec 13, 2019
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