This lot features a WWII era style German Army dagger with a nickle plated hilt fitted with checkered plastic grips, painted black steel scabbard with leather belt loop, predecessor to the German Scout Knife. Most likely manufactured after 1945 and imported to the US by PIC, Precise Instrument Company of NY, and sold as PIC Solingen Germany. PIC was a NY based knife company that imported kives from both Germany and Japan. Solingen Germany is called the "City of Blades", since it has long been renowned for the manufacturing of fine swords, knives, scissors and razors made by famous firms such as WKC, DOVO, Wüsthof, Zwilling J. A. Henckels, Böker, Güde, Hubertus, Diefenthal, Puma, Clauberg, Eickhorn, Linder, Carl Schmidt Sohn, Dreiturm, Herder, and numerous other manufacturers. This knife and it's scabbard are in good condition, no marring noted. Serial number is 13160, manufacturers stamp PIC mountain Solingen Germany. Measurements are total length 9.5"L x 2"W at the hilt/finger guard, blade 5" L x 1"W