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Old 04-16-2004, 01:21   #1
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Knife in the SF Crest and Patch

Who can tell me what knife it is, who designed it, and why it was chosen?
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Old 04-16-2004, 01:23   #2
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STOP LOOKING IT UP!
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Old 04-16-2004, 01:56   #3
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Gonna do the arrows next?
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Old 04-16-2004, 01:57   #4
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You can do them if you want. I wonder if they still ask these questions at the Q?
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Old 04-16-2004, 06:03   #5
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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.

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Old 04-16-2004, 06:05   #6
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I think this question should be restricted to those who have not earned the title "Quiet Professional".
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Old 04-16-2004, 06:46   #7
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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.
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Old 04-16-2004, 06:54   #8
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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.
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Old 04-16-2004, 06:56   #9
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I think this question should be restricted to those who have not earned the title "Quiet Professional".
Agreed. Thank you for correcting my oversight.
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Old 04-16-2004, 06:57   #10
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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.
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.
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Old 04-16-2004, 07:02   #11
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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.
Put it back and quit cheating. Your Google is still weak.
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Old 04-16-2004, 07:02   #12
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Last time I looked the OSS was an American outfit.
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Last time I looked the OSS was an American outfit.
Roger that.

Fairbairn and Sykes were Brits SCrip. Weak Google.
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Old 04-16-2004, 07:06   #14
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Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling....

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Old 04-16-2004, 07:15   #15
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Crip, you're done. No more guessing. NEXT!
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