Fairbairn-Sykes Knife and Leather Scabbard | c.1942
British Captain W.E. Fairbairn helped design this knife's unusual triangular, double-edged blade (Gift of the H. Keith and Karen Melton Collection) based on his pre-WWII experience in Shanghai. Built for precision, it became known for its effectiveness in close combat and was widely used by British commandos during WWII.
View this object in the Museum's Covert Action exhibit.
