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Who makes a good double-edged spearpoint folder?

How does the Applegate compare to the British commando's Fairburn dagger made by Wilkenson during WWII? If I remember the Sykes/Fairburn was a double-edged blade that came to a VERY sharp point and was made mostly for thrusting. I had thought that THAT was the most famous fighting blade design to see combat in WWII.. Where does the Applegate design fit in?

Ben
 
From what I gather the Applegate was a new and improved design that never went into production due to the war ending. I'm sure someone here can elaborate better as to the history. As far as the looks go the Applegate has a wider blade then the Sykes. Check out the links here and compare pictures of the two.
Bob
 
If no one else has the booklet about his knives, I can find it this weekend and post the "rest of the story" about the series of knives.

Strider, you are dead right on the Applegate being a new and improved design that never went into WW2 production.

As far as the most famous fighting blade design, I would have to say the USMC Ka-Bar type of knife or perhaps the M3 Trench knife, but I am not a WW2 cutlery expert.

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"I am not, really."
 
Anyone know where and how much it would cost to buy an original Sykes commando knife of WWII vintage? I am looking for the first generation... the one with the square Wilkenson logo stamp at the base of the blade just above the hilt...

I had one when I was a teenager but I stupidly sold it...

Ben
 
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