
Western Cutlery Vintage Skull Dagger ~
Western Cutlery Vintage Skull Dagger ~
This vintage skull dagger is a rare find, from the 1950s.-60s, The blade is made of carbon steel with a plain edge and spear point. The handle is made of aluminum. There is patina on the blade consistent with age. The handle sports a menacing skull and crossbones. It is stamped " Western Cutlery Austria " on blade.
- 8 1/4" OAL, 4" blade
- Does not appear to have been sharpened
- No sheath
- Condition is excellent to near mint, see all photos and grading chart
MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.
NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.
EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.
VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.
FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.
POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.