F-S knives

Hello,

I have a question regarding the Wilkinson Sword/F-S etched 2nd (and 3th) pattern F-S knives, i was wondering if some of you have or remember seeing these specific knives that belong or belonged to any of the WW2 Commando's.
I'm trying to establish some proof that these etched 2nd patterns where issued to these man during WW2. It's specifically for the Wilkinson ones, not the B2 marked F-S's..

Many thanks and kind regards Ruben

Hello Ruben

Yes I have seen the FS knives you are talking about.

I have seen one such knife in the past with an officers name on it. The name however escapes me at the moment.

I believe some officers had their knives privately commissioned.

I don't know about OR's but they could have done the same.

Hope this helps.

Regards

John M

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Hello John,

The F-S knives where also privatly for sale during WW2 (once the official order was done) and for very little extra money it was possible to put your name on the blade (2nd patterns).
What i would like to know if you have in your possession or know of any Wilkinson 2nd or 3th pattern kives that where issued by the government to a Cdo. Old stories from dad's or grandad's explaing how they got the knives, maybe pictures of these man with the knife?
There is paperwork proving this i was just curious if there are also pictures or stories about this.
Also any stories that these issued knives where allowed to be taken home by these man after their service?

Thanks and regards, Ruben

Hello Again

Well I know for certain some men did bring their knives home with them.....the 1st pattern knife you see displayed on this site to the right of the page........is my fathers ...........it was issued to him when he was in No 12 Cdo .....and went with him through the whole of the war and Burma with No 1 Cdo........and he brought it home.

Regards

John M

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Ruben,

It may be worth sending a PM to Robert Wilkinson-Latham.

http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/user/profile/477.page

Regards,
Nick

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John thank you very much for that info! My deepest respect for your dad and what a treasure you have there! Bunch of unique men back than..
Nick i know Robert quite well, he and me share the same view about this subject, its just that sometimes some people like to see a picture of something in stead of the written proof.. Thats why my questions :)

A great weekend to all, regards Ruben

Hello there. I have been asking the same question about the second pattern wilkinson sword fs knifes. There is a web site that has some good information on all british fs knifes. Its called Gothia arms historical society.You may already know of it but I thought I would mention it. Iv posted some photos of one of these knifes on the collectors part of the forum.

thanks for that Marc

hey just checked it out Excellent!