ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Applegate–Fairbairn fighting knife

Okay, so imagine you're playing a game of pretend and you're a super cool soldier. You have a really important job to do and you need a special tool to help you do it. That special tool is called a knife!

But not just any knife will work. You need a super special one that is designed just for fighting. That's where the Applegate-Fairbairn Fighting Knife comes in.

This knife was made by two guys named Rex Applegate and William Fairbairn. They were really smart and knew a lot about fighting and self-defense. They made this knife to be really strong and effective.

The handle of the knife is designed to fit perfectly in your hand, so it won't slip or slide around. The blade is really sharp and can cut through tough things like rope and even some metals. Plus, it has a really pointy tip that can be used for poking and stabbing.

Now, remember that this knife was made for fighting and self-defense. That means it should only be used by grown-ups who know how to use it properly and only in really, really important situations when they need to protect themselves or others. It's not a toy!

So that's the Applegate-Fairbairn Fighting Knife: a super special tool made for really serious situations.