Fairbairn Sykes handle availability

[trentu]

Anyone know a source for knurled handles for a Fairbairn Sykes commando knife out there somewhere? Might try one in wood or micarta if I can find a source. Thanks everyone.

 

[Metalhead0483]

brass or wood? They were made both ways.

 

[trentu]

Either at this point but a brass handle is preferable.

 

[Metalhead0483]

Might have to have it custom turned. Pretty simple handle for someone who is set up for it.

 

[Metalhead0483]

 

[trentu]

I think your right. Thank you for the drawing.

 

[12345678910]

Might have to have it custom turned. Pretty simple handle for someone who is set up for it.

However, very few people will be setup to do that.
This is a WW2 brass handle with knurling

It was likely done on a semi auto lathe with hydraulic taper tracing.

It couldn't be done on a simple manual lathe - to follow the workpiece with the knurling tool

You would have to find a cnc lathe to do this.
Try to find a hobbyist, otherwize programing and set up fees will be high.

That's just the outside
Look at the rectangular hole inside, with a round hole at the nut end.
It's probably cast and finished broached.
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Probably a custom sized broach.

 

[Salem Straub]

I got echo the Count on this one. But, you could go with the FS handle type with spaced turned grooves rather than knurling, then a manual lathe would work fine.