Original Imperial Japanese WWII Police Dagger Dirk with Rayskin Grip & Scabbard - Rare Russian Ordnance which indicates it is chambered

which indicates it is chambered for the original cartridge designed for the model 1876

The hinge screw can be removed without the aid of a turnscrew

and by expenditures of ammunition by the American forces enormously exceeding the estimates based upon French and British experiences

The Mk III was itself replaced close to the end the war by the Mark IV helmet

Original Imperial Japanese WWII Police Dagger Dirk with Rayskin Grip & Scabbard - Rare Russian Ordnance which indicates it is chamberedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very scarce Style 1 Japanese dirk from the World War II period, the first we have ever offered. This is a Japanese police (sergeants) dirk, circa 1900 1945. This example has a lovely wire wrapped rayskin grip and an original scabbard with working scabbard lock. The backstrap of the hilt bears a lovely police flower emblem. The dirk bears a 12 blade and is 16 overall. The blade has been covered in cosmoline