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 often rated the finest in the city. Measuring 10 inches in overall length, this dagger is equipped with a 6 1/4 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 German silver, with a low profile oval guard and a set of smooth oyster shell grip scales. The sheath is of silver construction with an integral belt loop and light floral scroll and zig-zag pattern engraving with a blank shield. The scabbard is sterling hallmarked on the belt clip.

Fine as custom made, the blade showing mostly a bright grey patina with some evidence of sharpening, some scattered patches of light surface pitting, and some scattered brown patina. The is good with vibrant color, some hairline age cracking, and some scattered minor chipping. The scabbard is very good showing an attractive antique patina overall with some scattered light dents and dings. If it were original, it would bring many times the estimate!