X-Daggers

A couple of us are getting together to explore the topic of WW-II Fairbairn Sykes style prototypes, often referred to as X-Daggers or Metford Fairbairns. If you have any information or photos you'd like to share, email me at ghdave2@hotmail.com These knives were made from metford 1888 and 1903 bayonet blades. They usually have remnants of the bayonet markings on the ricasso and are larger than a standard First Pattern knife. I have attached a photo to give you a reference. There is a lot of controversy over the legitimacy of these knives and whether they are WW-II era or post-war fakes. Our group believes they are genuine and are going to great lengths to find any information we can. The knives are also affiliated with the STS 103 or Camp-X training facility that was established in Canada near Oshawa, east of Toronto. please check out my website for more information and photos. http://www.fairbairnsykesfightingknives.com/