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Description:
1 rare and important World War II Japanese Samurai Imperial Household dirk available. This dagger, among the rarest Japanese dirks, would make an important addition to any collection.
This important Japanese Imperial Household dirk would have been carried by a Senior Official on the Emperor's Household staff.
All fittings are of exceptional quality. This fine dirk has a sharkskin saya.
Photos from Fuller and Gregory's book Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks are provided in this listing that reference the Imperial Household Dirk.
The guard has the characteristic 'harp' Suya stamp found on these dirks.
Condition:
This rare Japanese Imperial Household dirk displays beautifully. All fittings are in unquestionably perfect condition. The lock mechanism functions perfectly. The blade itself has two nicks as well as signs of past light oxidation.