This is a Böker Applegate-Fairbairn Combat Dagger specifically the full-sized Combat II model. Design: Applegate-Fairbairn combat dagger/fighting knife. Markings: Etched signatures of Rex Applegate and W.
Fairbairn, with a serial number visible on the brass guard e. Design & Pedigree: This dagger represents a direct evolutionary improvement over the legendary World War II Fairbairn-Sykes commando knife. Colonel Rex Applegate worked alongside W. Fairbairn to redesign the blade, making it wider and significantly more durable to prevent the tip from snapping during combat use. Handle Construction: The distinctive handle is molded from fiberglass-reinforced Delrin.It features integrated internal weights that give the weapon perfect balance right at the crossguard. Blade Steel: The 6-inch double-edged spear point blade is crafted from German 440C stainless steel, a robust choice known for its high corrosion resistance and reliable edge stability.