WWII Japanese Navy Officer’s Dirk

The dirk is the standard WWII Japanese Navy Officer’s Dagger, with an overall length in the scabbard of approximately 16-1/2 inches. The blade is approximately 8 inches long. The blade exhibits typical spots and small scratches, but it is generally quite bright, with a distinct false temper line on the cutting edge. The grip bears a double wire wrap over imitation rayskin. The grip shows surface soiling from use. The guard and the pommel have some wear to the toned gilt finish, with the pommel showing traces of verdigris. The scabbard mounts retain much of their original fire gilt finish beneath an uncleaned patina. The leather scabbard has relatively minor wear but it is in very good polish and it is complete and intact. Overall the dirk is in excellent condition.