Overview
This FS Dagger is clearly an homage to the Fairbairn Sykes dagger of WWII but reconfigured for modern day kit load constraints. The blade and handle have both been shortened to fit better on Tac vests and MOLLE compatible carry systems with minimal footprint. MKTs Helical grind is used here again to give the center keel of the blade nearly full thickness to the tip of the knife. This coupled with a full tang construction delivers a compact adaptation of the historical FS Dagger made to overcome all the shortcomings of the original...
This knife has a double edged blade, .255"" blade stock and .915"" blade depth, full tang construction. The handle has black G-10 scales. Comes with a kydex sheath with TekLok and a nylon zippered case. Has some light scratches, on the blade. Otherwise excellent condition.
The FS Dagger is clearly an homage to the Fairbairn Sykes dagger of WWII but reconfigured for modern day kit load constraints. The blade and handle have both been shortened to fit better on Tac vests and MOLLE compatible carry systems with minimal footprint. MKTs Helical? grind is used here again to give the center keel of the blade nearly full thickness to the tip of the knife. This coupled with a full tang construction delivers a compact adaptation of the historical FS Dagger made to overcome all the shortcomings of the original...
The FS Dagger is clearly an homage to the Fairbairn Sykes dagger of WWII but reconfigured for modern day kit load constraints. The blade and handle have both been shortened to fit better on Tac vests and MOLLE compatible carry systems with minimal footprint. MKTs Helical? grind is used here again to give the center keel of the blade nearly full thickness to the tip of the knife. This coupled with a full tang construction delivers a compact adaptation of the historical FS Dagger made to overcome all the shortcomings of the original...
The FS Dagger is clearly an homage to the Fairbairn Sykes dagger of WWII but reconfigured for modern day kit load constraints. The blade and handle have both been shortened to fit better on Tac vests and MOLLE compatible carry systems with minimal footprint. MKTs Helical? grind is used here again to give the center keel of the blade nearly full thickness to the tip of the knife. This coupled with a full tang construction delivers a compact adaptation of the historical FS Dagger made to overcome all the shortcomings of the original...