This is a so called Pre-FS fighting knife. The blade comes from a British M1888 bayonet. This knife was put together during the 1950:s.

Wilkinson sword employees have stated that they never made any Pre-FS knives like this knife. They say that it would have been easier to make a new knife instead of changing an old bayonet.

Wilkinson Sword never marked their knives with WSC!

There are also a number of so called Pre-FS knives out there which are sold on Internet and fairs. They are all claimed to be made from British 1888 or 1903 bayonets. If you study the construction of the bayonet's grip you will understand that such a construction is not suitable for a fighting knife.

My recommendation: Keep far away from all of them!

About John Paisley and his knives.

There are also some knives claimed to be made by John Paisley.

The well known author and collector John Flook has made throughout research on the subject and this person. He has come to following conclusion:

There are no proofs what so ever that he ever made any knives or even that such a person existed.

You will find one of Ron Flook's articles here: http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/flook.htm

My recommendation: Keep far away from all of them!

Quote from Ron Flook's article: It has not however been possible to authenticate this photo as being of John Paisley though it does show a man of about 50 years of age standing in front of a large forge.