Beaded and ribbed Fairbairn-Sykes commando fighting knife for US Marines with US M8 scabbard.  The blade is etched on one side "1st Battalion 5th Marines", and on the other side "Semper Fidelis" (always faithful) the Marines motto. The beaded and ribbed Fairbairn-Sykes commando knife is with 9 rings, brass handle, it is in very good condition and one of the most collectible fighting knives. For more about these special commando knives go to: www.fairbairnsykesfightingknives.com.