Wilkinson fighting knifes

Hi
I have just spent the day at the National Army Museum going through the old Commando Association news letters.

Newsletter No 11 dated Sept 1950 has this notice.

Quote"Notice to all members who,during recent years have asked about the possibility of obtaining Commando Fighting Knifes,these

can be obtained for 26/- SHILLINGS,by writing to Tech Sales Dept,Wilkinson Co Ltd." end quote

Those in the know--please what is today's cost.

Graham

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Hi Graham,

I have seen current produced, supposedly only authorised maker to use the name Fairbairn Sykes Knifes retailing at 999 Shillings :) £49.95. From the look of them they appear to be J Knowill as Wilkinson has ceased prodcution.

The interesting thing about that memo is whether Wilkinson were producing anything other than the 3rd pattern for the Commando Association? An orginal Wilkinson knife would obviously fetch a lot more than £50 depending on pattern, condition and associated history.

Regards Vic

Latest -Commando Association news letter 27,dated Sept 1958.

Commando FS fighting knifes now pounds 1-11s-6d,a whole 5 shillings in 5 years.(sorry pound sign hiding in key board - not where

it should be.

Supplied either dull black or bright steel blade c/w brown leather sheath.

Cannot get over the 5 shillings increase.

What was the price of cigarettes and a pint in those days.

Graham