Japanese Naval Officer's Dirk
Article about: Hi Rob , you`ve gone in at the high end of the scale and your patience has paid off , that is real quality , what a beauty , i love it , congrats . Did you find it locally ?
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Re: Japanese Naval Officer's Dirk
What a superb looking dirk, very ornate, and in wonderful condition, you dont see many of these around, you lucky man
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Re: Japanese Naval Officer's Dirk
Thanks Dave! Yes, I've heard that most of these ended up at the bottom of the Pacific!
I'm quite happy with this example. A hand made blade would have been better - but I do so love the overall condition. The shagreen (shark skin) is particularly nice. I've been told that most of these have "issues" due to age.
Glad you like it man!
Cheers!
Rob
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What a waste of a beautiful dagger, i would have thought that a fair number would have found there way home with some GIs, but it seems they preferred the Samurai sword, i would imagine that it wasnt too cheap either, there is something about a scabbard and handle covered in ray and shark skin that sets itself above ordinary leather
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I hear ya Dave!! 10-4 on that!!
Cheers!
Rob
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Very nice.
It is one of the well made ones.
Most are very cheaply made. You have done very well on this acquisition.
SteveR
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Re: Japanese Naval Officer's Dirk
Thanks Steve! Glad you like it man!
Cheers!
Rob
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Rob very nice. A great addition to any collection. Gary
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Glad you like it Gary! I don't have too many Japanese pieces but this is certainly one of the highlights!
Rob
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