UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons European Edged Weapons F/S FIGHTING KNIFE

Hi,I've just bought a 1st pattern F/S and wondered if anyone could give me an idea of their availability around North America,Canada and the European Continent as I found it difficult to get one.Values?

I am a little out of touch with valuations but remember the last one I saw on EBAY went for $1000 +. Is it Wilkinson marked? and what about condition, the 1st pattern is highly sought and rarely encountered nowadays as most have been snapped up. I for one would like to see pictures,
Nice find....regards

I will post some pictures but my photography is not the best,not one to blame my tools,but I think I need a better camera,thats the problem buy camera,don't buy dagger!Grip

I know they are not the best but here goes.The makers and F/S FIGHTONG KNIFE INSCRIPTION IS THERE.

Try and do more only downloaded one

try another

and another

Thats a nice one Grip, original Wilkinson re-curved 1st pattern, 1st style and from what I have been told there where only 1250 of these made, in this condition and to the right person....easily $1000 +.
Does it bear the broad arrow / crows foot, im jealous, ive always wanted one1.

first patterns should never have /I\ markings sometimes you get a store issue number stamped into the grip wilkinson made a lot more then 1200 ,the thinking now is 1200 was the first order, infact you could still buy 1st patterns way into the 80`s which are identical to the war time issued ones some 2nd patterns are a lot rarer then 1st`s

Thanks guys,no Degens,it has no other markings than described.There is a pattern before this one,a knife with a larger S shaped crossguard,that was used in only one operation and was found clumbsy due to the 3.5 inch(i believe)crossguard,and recalled.The Wilkinsin factory museum had two on show,both I believe were aquired by Regmentals of the UK.I will try to find a reference to post.Grip

Here it is,described as having 3 inch crossguard
http://www.regimentals.co.uk/shop/viewphoto.php?shoph=37911&phqu=4

I just sent two nice models 1 and 2 down to the collector's guild they should be uploaded this month but could be seen through an email I think

PAUL