1 desirable World War II Japanese Navy Officer's dirk available.  This fine Naval dirk has a premium sharkskin saya (scabbard), and rare fittings.  This WWII Japanese Naval Officer's dirk, with its rare variation fittings, would make an important addition to any collection.


Normally the fuchi is plain--the dirk in this listing has a cherry blossom in relief.  Additionally, note the different patterns on the saya/scabbard throat and saya drag.  This WW2 Japanese Naval Officer's Dirk is very difficult to find. 


This dirk measures 13 1/2" overall.  The blade itself measures 8 9/16" (as measured properly from blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki).

The handle has a wire-wrapped same/rayskin grip.  I have not had the handle off--the threads are super tight, and I can't get them loose without damaging the cherry blossoms. 

This WW2 Japanese Naval Officer's dirk is in excellent condition.  The wire handle wrap is in nice condition--one of the two thinner wires is cut at the last two spirals near the guard.  The tsuka/grip displays nicely.  The blade has carbon patina from past oxidation.  There are some nicks in the blade edge.  The saya is perfect.  The locking mechanism functions perfectly. 


This rare variation Imperial Japanese Navy Officer's dirk would make an important addition to any Japanese sword or world militaria collection.