Fairbairn Sykes fighting Knife - 3rd Pattern

A definitively WW2, 3rd Pattern FS bearing manufacturer William Rodgers of Sheffield. Made in late 1943 with a bronzed knurled hilt finish. Blade in very good condition, and in an early pattern sheath with brass chape, and narrow elastic retainer. Everything on the knife itself fits snugly as it should, with no gaps or evidence of being taken apart. Excellent example of the FS Fighting Knife from one of the premiere knife makers of the time.