Naval Dirk

[Austo1]

Hil All

Maybe some of the dagger specialist can help identify a dagger that I have in stock before I list it on my website.

It looks very similar to an early Naval Cadet Dirk however the backstrap shape and motif on the pommel is different and it has a curved same saya and traditional forged blade. Also looks similar to a 2nd patern forestry officals dagger. Also has a Suya Logo on the guard.

The dagger is is mint condition and comes with registration certificate dated 1951 - Mumei Tanto

The length of the nagasa is 8 1/4 inches or 21 cm. Overall length of koshirae is 15 11/16" or 39.8 cm.Thanks in advance

Doug

[Kai-Gunto]

Senior Foresters dirk second pattern 1903.

[Kai-Gunto]

Btw, nice one.

[Brian]

Thomas, your knowledge of dirks is excellent. I bet your collection is just as impressive.

[Austo1]

Thanks Thomas.............

Its probably worth more being a rare senior foresters dirk than a cadet/petty officers.

Doug

[Johnny Barracuda]

Thomas, your knowledge of dirks is excellent. I bet your collection is just as impressive.

 

Judging by the few photos posted by Thomas, it is indeed impressive.