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1.) Good. Blade is primarily bright with some light nicks to the edge and signs of inexpert sharpening. Blade displays scattered light scuffs and scratches. Sticker label is peeling at the edges and shows some discolorations. Grips are scuffed and scratched.

2.) Good. Blade shows some abrasions and scratches through the Parkerized finish, some nicks on the edge, and signs of inexpert sharpening. Some spots of patina and oxidation forming near the hilt. Hilt exhibits scuffs and mars overall with the scabbard likewise scratched and dusty.

3.) Very Good. Blade retains a clean edge with some insertion scratches. Hilt stained on the right grip panel but retains crisp edges. Scabbard shows some flaking to the paint on the edge of the throat, a curled tip, and some abrasions on the leather body.

4.) Very Good. blade retains a clean edge with some light abrasions and scattered scratches to the Parkerized finish. Grips display further scuffs and scratches to the grip panels and some traces of brown patina on the fasteners.

5.) Good. Blade shows some grease and oil residue overall that should clean off to Bright with a clean edge. Item shows a rough and uneven finish from the factory overall. Some tarnish forming on brass parts. Flaking and abrasions to the paint on the scabbard.

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