Fairbairn Sykes fighting knives being issued to British troops during World War 2 - The Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife is well represented throughout the 1942 publication βAll-In Fightingβ written by W.E. Fairbairn. It can be seen clearly illustrated with the original first Pattern βSβ hilt design by Wilkinson Sword βοΈ Figures A & B illustrate slashing at the enemyβs arm or wrist, generally an easier target than other parts of the body; a deep slash will cause sufficient blood loss to disorient the enemy Figures C & D illustrate the two best methods of eliminating a sentry: deep thrusts to the carotid (Fig. C) and subclavian (Fig. D) arteries #fairbairnsykesfightingknife #fairbairnsykes #fightingknife #commandoknife #ww2 #1940s #vintagephoto #british #wwii #wwii #history #allinfighting #ww2commando #vintagephoto #formfollowsfunction https://www.instagram.com/p/B_uZNF-j0Ym/?igshid=1130itzatsd6b
