Late War Naval Dagger

[Jareth]

Has anyone else seen a scabbard like this? It’s on a late war celluloid handle variant. Jareth

[Bruce Pennington]

Never!  Is that saya all metal?

 

Is it Trystan that has the massive dirk collection, or is it you?  Someone around here is quite experienced with dirks.

[Jareth]

I only own one dagger so not me. I was just wondering about these with cast celluloid handles & what info was available 

[Bruce Pennington]

Fuller mentions the late war use of celluloid for same'.  He even said the crossguard and pommel could be made of celluloid gilded, even a celluloid scabbard! (pages 147-148 of his 1996 edition).  The only metal (is yours metal, or could it be gilded celluloid?) saya he shows is a custom dirk of unknown purpose, likely a gift or presentation.  But, it isn't official navy style - no sakura or leaves.  By the looks of yours, I wouldn't be surprised to find out the saya is celluloid too!

 

In any case, it's the only one I've ever seen like it!

[Jareth]

More photos of scabbard

[Bruce Pennington]

Looks celluloid to me.  but you're the one with it in hand.  Tap on it.  Does it ring like metal or is it flat like plastic?  Either way, you've got a mighty rare dirk their buddy boy!

[Jareth]

Not in my hands yet