Traditionally associated with a limited number of Luftwaffe daggers produced by Robert Klass of Solingen, the use of black plastic as grip material for Wehrmacht uniform daggers has been the origin of a lot of speculation; one of the ones that grew legs was the idea of the "funeral dagger", a sidearm intended for somber occasions when brighter white, yellow or orange might feel inappropriate. The other, more down to earth theory was that Klass was using painted black plastic as a substitute for celluloid. 14 1/2 inches long overall, with a 10 inch blade, aged silver guard, alloy pommel, ribbed black grip, and silver finished steel sheath with oak leaf decorated suspension bands.

Fine. Patches of light pitting are present on the blade, which has been cleaned/polished. Mild handling marks overall. Grip is excellent.