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BRENT E. SANDOW — FIRST PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES
NEW ZEALAND HANDMADE • BRAND NEW / UNUSED • COLLECTOR QUALITY
Offered here is a First Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes reproduction by New Zealand knifemaker Brent E. Sandow, presented in brand-new, unused condition.
This is not a mass-produced commercial reproduction. It is a hand-crafted example associated with one of the names most respected by serious Fairbairn-Sykes collectors.
The blade is clearly marked:
BRENT E. SANDOW
NEW ZEALAND
This example features the distinctive First Pattern S-shaped guard, finely knurled grip, double-edged blade and traditional leather scabbard. The black finish gives this particular example a very striking and understated appearance.
THE MAKER
The specialist reference site "The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knives" identifies Peter Parkinson and Brent Sandow of Auckland, New Zealand among the makers producing the very highest quality First Pattern reproductions.
The Parkinson/Sandow work has also been discussed by collectors for many years, with contemporary collector discussions documenting Sandow's involvement in producing the blades for the Parkinson project.
The Parkinson/Sandow collaboration has also been profiled in published New Zealand media, highlighting the considerable time and hand workmanship involved in producing these knives.
COLLECTOR DETAILS
Maker: Brent E. Sandow
Origin: New Zealand
Pattern: First Pattern
Condition: Brand new / unused
Blade: Double edged
Guard: First Pattern S-shaped guard
Grip: Knurled
Finish: Black
Scabbard: Leather
Maker marking: BRENT E. SANDOW / NEW ZEALAND
This is a modern handmade reproduction, NOT an original WWII Wilkinson Sword issue.
It is offered as a collector/display piece and is clearly identified as a modern reproduction.
For the Fairbairn-Sykes collector specifically looking for a First Pattern bearing the actual Brent E. Sandow maker's mark, this is a particularly interesting example.
A difficult piece to replace if you specifically want a Sandow First Pattern.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
