Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 2
- Auction sources
- 17
- Records with images
- 7
- Coverage
- 2016-2026
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jun 26, 2025
$500
BRITISH FAIRBAIRN-SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE
BRITISH FAIRBAIRN-SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE Fine example of the famous Fairbairn-Sykes double-edged stiletto-style fighting knife, 6.25 in. blade, 11.5 in. overall, with a checked vase-shaped brass grip, an oval handguard and no distinct ricasso. The blackened blade is etched ‘The F-S Fighting Knife' on the reverse side, with the maker's name ‘Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd. London' on the obverse. The kni...
View saleDominic Winter Auctions
Nov 23, 2023
£460
Fighting Knife. WWII Fairbairn-Sykes 2nd Pattern Fighting Knife by Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd
Fighting Knife. WWII Fairbairn-Sykes 2nd Pattern Fighting Knife by Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd * WWII Fairbairn-Sykes 2nd Pattern Fighting Knife, Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd London, the 15.5 cm blade etched 'The F-S Fighting Knife' on the ricasso, the opposite side with the Wilkinson Sword trademark, straight guard and brass chequered grip, overall length 28 cm, the blade rusted and would benefit from so...
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Key object facts
- Item Type
- sword
- Category
- militaria
- Style
- utilitarian military
- Material
- steel
- Technique
- industrial manufacture
- Era
- 1880-1940
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include form sword, material steel.
- Close-up of a steel bladed edged weapon at the hilt/ricasso area, showing a simple guard, darkened metal finish, and an unclear stamped mark near the blade base.
- This guide is currently supported by 30 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for sword.
- Steel examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $308.
- utilitarian military style cues help separate this group from broader sword listings that often dilute market comps.
- Steel condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
- This page currently surfaces 28 hand-selected comparable records for utilitarian military sword.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $120 to $950.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently medium confidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 17 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 30 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 17 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2016-2026.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is an utilitarian military sword?
This page is a market guide for identifying an utilitarian military sword and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.
What affects the value of a sword?
Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.
What is the typical market range for utilitarian military sword?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $120 to $950, depending on condition and attribution.
Military Sword Mark?
This guide uses clustered screener evidence to help answer searches like "military sword mark" with identification notes, value drivers, and comparable-market context.
How much is utilitarian military sword worth?
Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the sword topic closely enough for public reference.
Intent
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