File:Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife - Flickr - The Central Intelligence Agency.jpg
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Introduced in 1941, this knife is named after its two British designers, Captains W. E. Fairbairn and E. A. Sykes. While serving with the Shanghai Police, they gained experience in close-combat fighting. Fairbairn and Sykes designed the weapon for striking at vulnerable parts of an opponent’s body, especially the vital organs. For more information on CIA history and this artifact please visit www.cia.gov |
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Source | Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife |
Author | The Central Intelligence Agency |
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This image is a work of a Central Intelligence Agency employee, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a Work of the United States Government, this image or media is in the public domain in the United States.
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by The Central Intelligence Agency at https://www.flickr.com/photos/59094030@N08/7416397398. It was reviewed on 26 October 2013 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the United States Government Work. |
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Date and time of data generation | 16:06, 8 March 2007 |
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