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"In close-quarters fighting there is no more deadly weapon than the knife. Here is what Fairbanks had to say about his knife: The vase handle style gives a precise grip to give the wielder control during the attack. The slender double edged blade blade can easily penetrate the ribcage and is integral to its design. The Sykes-Fairbairn Fighting Knifes design is exclusively for surprise attack and fighting. The Sykes-Fairbairn Commando knife often is compared to a stiletto, a weapon optimized for thrusting, although the Sykes-Fairbairn knife is capable of being used for both thrusting and slashing (cutting). The design has influenced the design of knives throughout the many decades since its introduction. It was simply known as "The Commando Knife" This commando knife style was directly designed from the Defendu system. By 1941 this knife was standard issue for British Commonwealth forces and many US forces. In the early 1940's these two men designed the standard commando knife. and Canada have adopted Defendu including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Most military combat training had its start in Defendu practices. There was a lethal version of this system that was highly effective taught at European Commando Schools, US marines, US Rangers, CIA and FBI.

The Defendu system was geared primarily self defense. Combining his training with his police work experience and with the help of Eric Anthony Sykes, developed a simple to learn style that provided effective results. Fairbain trained at the famed Kodokan School in Tokyo. It is a system based in hand to close-quarter, hand-to-hand combat. Working with Eric Anthony Sykes, these two men developed Defendu a modern martial arts system. He tested his findings and methods against criminals many who were armed. During this time he made an in depth study of every known form of close combat. Fairbairn worked with the Shanghai Military Police for thirty years. I want to discuss Defendu, it’s history, the Sykes-Fairbairn knife and how they are used. Not all fighting/defense systems are equal.