This is a very nice example of a rare Robbins of Dudley push knife with a period leather scabbard. This unusual aluminum handled, knuckle push dagger style knife was made for stabbing from behind, and not knife fighting. It measures 6-1/4 inches long overall (tip to back of grip). The double-edged blade is oriented horizontally to the ground when held, and has two central blood grooves. The blade shows only very slight traces of age and wear. The cast aluminum handle has a pistol grip style, with molded contours to wrap one?s fingers around. It has a rounded steel knuckle guard that is designed to cover the last three fingers only. The handle is clean, and features the ?Robbins Dudley? maker mark at the bottom of the grip. This Robbins of Dudley Push Knife is complete with its original scabbard, which is very rare to find. The leather scabbard is complete and sound, with traces of wear as well as typical darkening from age. It features a loop for a belt and a single retaining strap with stud. This hard-to-find and very desirable fighting knife remains in excellent condition.