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1.) Very Good. Item retains most of the black finish with some insertion scratches and mars. Grips show some residue in the checkering along with some residue. The finish on the scabbard has some scattered mars. Snaps have lost their blackened finish with some patina and tarnish forming over them.

2.) Very Good. Blade shows some light wear on the edges with the Parkerizing having been worn down near the tip. Some further scattered mars and losses to the finish. The scabbard shows some abrasions along its outer edges.

3.) Very Good. Blade is Bright with some spots of gray mottling forming and few small bites on the edge. Some brown patina has begun to form on the guard and pommel, and both grip panels show some handling mars and wear. The scabbard displays some light scratches and abrasions exposing the brass beneath the finish. 

4.) Very Good. Blade shows some light sharpening wear along the edge with few small bites, some insertion wear, and mottled gray patina over the tip. The guard shows some surface oxidation and patina forming in flecks over the pommel and guard. Grip panels show some handling wear with chips and some dents on the right side. The scabbard has a mottled oxidized finish overall with some mars and nicks on the edges.

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