{"product_id":"original-british-wwii-b2-marked-fairbairn-sykes-fighting-knife-modified-by-u-s-soldier-with-stacked-transparent-grip-authentic-scabbard","title":"Original British WWII B2 Marked Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife Modified by U.S. Soldier with Stacked Transparent Grip \u0026 Authentic Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an interesting modified example of one of the rarer versions of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knives. This version has \"\u003cstrong\u003eB2\u003c\/strong\u003e\" stamped on the cross guard next to a broad arrow. This example was taken and modified by an American soldier, with the crossguard and pommel appearing to be handmade, with a stacked transparent grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of the blade is service-worn, with much of the original finish wearing down, with some very small nicks to the edge. It’s roughly 6¾” long. The overall length is 11½”. The crossguard is still firm on the blade, and is marked on the bottom with a \u003cstrong\u003eBROAD ARROW\u003c\/strong\u003e next to a B2 stamp. Research indicates that the B2 marked knives were made by Wilkinson Sword Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather sheath is the original one for the knife, but was slightly modified, with the back of the tongue being cut in a specific shape. The small leather tabs on the body of the scabbard have been cut down as well, but the brass drag still remains. It has an intact belt loop, but the elastic strap is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a modified F\/S knife, ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 6¾”\u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 11½”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 12¾”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42765245317189,"sku":"ONJR25APBE076","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25APBE076__01.jpg?v=1747677746","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-wwii-b2-marked-fairbairn-sykes-fighting-knife-modified-by-u-s-soldier-with-stacked-transparent-grip-authentic-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}