what type of commando knife is this?

[Aaronlet]

yeah it might be looks like a cross maybe. these should help

[Bob K]

Are there any markings on the crossguard or a small number cast in the hilt?

[gerry]

http://gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/fs/fs_knife1.htm

[Aaronlet]

no theres no marking except for Sheffield england on the guard and that mark shown in the photo but that may be just a metal mark not intended i do think it is third generation though

[viking guy]

Post war knife and post war sheath. The visible mold parting lines on the hilt(handle) are the diagnostic feature. WWII blades had these lines smoothly finished down. Probably50s or 60s.Worth $100-125. This knife is still made today by the same maker William Rodgers. The crossed keys on the hilt near the crossguard indicate that. New blades have black sheath and blackened chape(metal protective cap on sheath) and sell for $75USD.

[viking guy]

Post war knife with post war sheath. The visible mold parting lines are present on Post war examples only. WWII F/S knives had the lines smoothly ground down. Probably from 50s or 60s. Value $125 or a bit more. The crossed keys marking on the hilt(handle) just above the crossguard is the sign of William Rodgers and Co. They still make the knife today but with a black leather sheath and a black chape(metal tip on sheath). The reason I think this knife is older is the brown sheath and the brass chape.

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Post war knife and post war sheath. The visible mold parting lines on the handle are present on post war knives only. WWII F/S knives had the lines smoothly ground down. Value $125USD or a bit more. The crossed keys sign on the hilt(handle) just above the crossguard indicates the maker is William Rodgers and Co. They still make this knife today with a black leather sheath and a black chape(metal tip on sheath). The reason I think this knife is older is the brown leather sheath and the brass chape.

[LesterH]

Look for a crossed keys stamping. Looks like a modern John Newill 3rd pattern. Availible new for about £35.00. Still a good knife!
Kind regards, Lester