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1 rare World War II Japanese Manchurian Railway dirk available.  This fine Railway dirk has a premium sharkskin saya (scabbard).  A WWII Japanese Railway dirk would make the rarest of additions to any collection.

This dirk measures 14 1/8" (35.9 cm) overall.  The blade itself measures 9 7/16" (24 cm), as measured properly from blade tip to the habaki.  The kashira/pommel fitting is missing from this rare dirk.  The buyer may have a Railway dagger kashira on hand, or may plan to locate one to complete this dirk. 

The handle has a wire-wrapped black same/rayskin grip.  The gold gilt on this Railway dirk is exceptional.

This WW2 Japanese Manchurian Railway dirk is in excellent condition.  As mentioned, the kashira/pommel fitting is missing.  The buyer may have a Railway dagger kashira on hand, or may plan to locate one to complete this dirk.  The wire handle wrap and same are in perfect condition.  The blade has finish scratches, and plating loss on less than 1/4 of 1% of its total surface area.  The saya is perfect.  The locking mechanism functions perfectly. 


This rare Japanese Railway dirk would make an important addition to any Japanese sword or world militaria collection.