Establishing their partnership in 1863 and operating out of San Francisco, Frederick Will & Julius Finck were involved with nearly every sort of manufacture and merchandising one could imagine, most famously gambling equipment (of both the straight and crooked varieties) and knives. Producing a full spectrum of edged tools and weapons, Will & Finck blades were among the highlights of the local industrial fairs, often rated the finest in the city. Measuring 8 inches in overall length, this dagger is equipped with a 4 5/8 inch single edged drop point blade, with the ricasso bearing the "WILL&FINCK/S.F.CAL" address on the left side. The hilt is constructed from silver, with a low profile oval guard and a set of smooth pin-fastened mother of pearl grips. The sheath is of silver construction, with an integral belt loop.