Knife in the SF Crest and Patch
 

Who can tell me what knife it is, who designed it, and why it was chosen?

Gonna do the arrows next?

You can do them if you want. I wonder if they still ask these questions at the Q?

I know the answer, but will defer to those of you in need of education.

Don't PM me to ask, or I will report you to NDD.

TR

I think this question should be restricted to those who have not earned the title "Quiet Professional".

Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife that was only issued to the 1st Special Service Force.

Capt. William Ewart Fairbairn and Capt. Eric Anthony Sykes

United States Special Forces finds its roots in the British OSS.

Crossed Arrows:

Originally worn by Indian scouts. They were a symbol of peace to US Scouts. The crossed arrows served the 1st Special Service Force through World War II. Officers, unofficially, wore the insignia in the 60's and later was authorized authorized when SF became an official branch in 1987.

Agreed. Thank you for correcting my oversight.

Better look again. Also, better check the Army's version of the lineage. Yes, it is wrong (at least IMO).

Your Google is weak Grasshopper.

Put it back and quit cheating. Your Google is still weak.

Last time I looked the OSS was an American outfit.

Roger that.

Fairbairn and Sykes were Brits SCrip. Weak Google.

Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling....

LOL

Crip, you're done. No more guessing. NEXT!