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1.) Very Good. Edge is without bites and the blade retains most of the gray finish with some insertion scratches. Pommel and guard likewise retain much of their finish. The grips show some discolorations and handling mars. Throat has some scattered discolorations, and the finish on the snaps has begun to wear down.

2.) Very Good. Item retains the black finish over much of the blade with two small bites along the edge. The finish shows some flaking on the edges of the guard  and has worn down on the outer surfaces of the hilt. Scabbard mounting loop is cracked with some abrasions and mars. The drag has some scuffs and abrasions. Textile loop is fraying on the edges.

3.) Fair to Good. Blade shows polishing lines from rough sharpening with some small bites along the edge near the tip. Blade finish is primarily mottled gray patina with some original Parkerized finish near the hilt. Grips show some handling wear, mars, and discolorations overall. The guard shows a brown patina forming, as does the pommel. The sheath shows some discolorations overall, some paint flecks, and stains. The fastening strap is cracking. Some further flecks of white paint to the hilt.

4.) Good. Blade is bright with some gray mottling near the ends and some small bites along the edge. The grips show some handling wear, mars, and tarnish to the brass pieces. Sheath shows some light abrasions on the edges and a split to the retaining loop that shows some adhesive residue from an attempted repair.

5.) Good. Blade is a mottled gray patina with brown forming near the hilt and some small bites along the edge. The guard displays a light tarnish, and the handle shows some handling wear, scratches, and a crack below the tang. The scabbard has splits forming along both edges with some cracking to the woven reeds and scattered mars overall.

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