WWII Imperial Japanese Navy M1883 Dirk measuring 13.25" OAL with a blade length of 8.25". Single edge blade shows over 80% original bright finish with some light scattered scratches and some small dark spots on left side by point. Shows some light finish wear on the hilt and scabbard fittings. Scabbard leather shows some surface scratches, wear. Brass Hilt with fishskin; shark and triple twisted wire wrapped grip.
Chrysanthemum (Mum) decorations on the grip, pommel. Leather wrapped wood scabbard with Mum decorated brass fittings and a fully functional blade lock. See photos for further details, clarification and condition. See our other Military Edged Items at TR-West.