Engineering:BC-41
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| BC-41 | |
|---|---|
 BC-41 Commando Knife | |
| Type | Combined knuckleduster and dagger |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | British Commandos |
| Wars | World War II |
| Specifications | |
| Length | About 8-12 inches |
| References | |
The BC-41 was a combined knuckleduster and dagger weapon used by the British Commandos during World War II for close combat and ambushes. Although effective, it was eventually replaced by the Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife.[1]
See also
- Combat knife
- Yarara Parachute Knife
- Mark I trench knife
- Special Air Service
- Royal Marines
References
Further reading
- Buerlein, Robert. (2002). Allied Military Fighting Knives: And The Men Who Made Them Famous. Paladin Press. ISBN:1-58160-290-1
- Flook, Ron. (1999). British and Commonwealth Military Knives. Howell Press Inc. ISBN:1-57427-092-3
- Locken, Alan. (1995). The Collectors Guide to the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife. Alan W Locken.
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