Please remember that this is an antique. NONE of them are perfect. But this one is superb. The blade is like a mirror with no scratches or nicks. Genuine WWII German Dress Bayonet. Tang stamped "Original Eickhorn Solingen.. 7.75" blade with blood grooves! Bayonet is tight. The steel scabvard is in good shape but has general age wear. Not intended for combat. Not utilitarian but "Dress Bayonet". GREAT FIND! 13.5" overall with an 7.75" Blade. Large! Still totally functional as a bayonet!