This dagger was handcrafted by Willie Rigney. Now retired, award winning knife maker Willie Rigney created some of the finest and most detailed pieces of his generation. His knives were generally high tech period pieces that were done in a number of different styles. This Rigney dagger features a 7 inch blade marked "W. RIGNEY". The handle is fluted ivory with twisted silver wire. The oval guard has an engraved scrollwork. An engraved floral motif on a black antiqued background is present on the spacer between the guard and handle and on the pommel. OAL: 11 3/4"

Excellent, with limited and barely noticeable spotting on the blade and a few few hairline age cracks on the slightly loose handle. The ivory has a nice grain pattern.