Fairbairn-Sykes original ?

[Scout]

Nohill is correct, but, what´s about the military acceptance marks, ("broad arrow" and WD for war department) ?

Are they faked ?

No, 'Nohill' is not correct.

J. Nowill and Sons, Sheffield were makers of these

[rvr]

Correct, sorry, Nowill and sons it is!
Gouldy that picture is taken fro an angle and doesnt show much detail. Better ask for better pics..
The WD marking, from what i understand was stopped somewhere 1895 (with few rare exemptions of some folding knives) anyway any so called military marking on a civil product is not real.
Enjoy your weekend Gents!

[Scout]

No need to be sorry. Interesting info about the markings. Thanks
Have a great weekend.

[Mark K]

Good morning Reibert have a look at this site here it is very informative and I found it a great help while I was researching a 2nd pattern that I was looking at purchasing. ( The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knives - Introduction ) You will find the links on the top right corner most usefull particularly the wilkinson site second one down when you open the the link.

Regards Mark K