Full SS Rohm Dagger - Malta

I have recently obtained a Rohm dagger and I wish to know more about what I own. I have been guaranteed that this is the genuine article and I'd like to know what you all think.... Look forward to hearing from you
Raymond (rayhobz)

Welcome Raymond.

It would be best for you to post some pictures so the members can see what you've got.

Wait a minute, It's coming into focus in my crystal ball.

Gailen

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Originally posted by sdp:
Welcome Raymond.

It would be best for you to post some pictures so the members can see what you've got.

I am trying to send the picture but it won't let Me,so the only way I could do that,you give Me your email address and I send them to you.

Raymond

So, what do you think Gailen: original or not?

Herman

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Originally posted by Gailen David:
Wait a minute, It's coming into focus in my crystal ball.

Gailen

Hi Gailen I am trying to send the pictures but it won't let Me cos the pictures are to big,so can you give Me your email address so that way I could send them to you.

Raymond

Can't really be sure since only a little bit of the inscription fits in the little window of my "Magic Eight Ball."

Gailen

Raymond: I wish I could help but I always have problems to.

Gailen

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Originally posted by Gailen David:
Raymond: I wish I could help but I always have problems to.

Gailen

Its Raymond from Malta again,I got some other pictures of the dagger but still can't put them on this site cos it won't let Me,Gailen do you know where I can contact,to find out more about My dagger?

Raymond

Send me the pictures at [email protected] and I'll look at it.

Gailen

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Incorrect plated fittings on both scabbard and dagger is incorrect for this period
piece. Not a good sign!

Gailen David

Also blade has been buffed with new graining showing. I really don't even want to cast an opinion on the inscription.

Gailen David

SS runes in a brown handle. Looks like an SA scabbard (brown) but not sure. I want it!

Gailen

This all adds up to "REFUND TIME!"

GAILEN dAVID

I REALLY FEEL SORRY TELLING YOU THIS ABOUT YOUR DAGGER. MIND TELLING US WHAT YOU PAID FOR IT?

Gailen David

In closing, may I add, that no knowledgeable dealer would have sold you this as original. I don't care whose toes I step on! It just makes me mad.

Gailen David

Honestly
Its not all paid yet but he was asking US$ 4500.00

Raymond that alone is a big red flag!

Hi
For Me thats a new saying
what does that mean I allways want to learn somthing new

Raymond

I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW ANYONE THINKS THEY ARE GOING TO BUY A REAL SS FULL ROHM FOR $4500. WONDER WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO SOME OF THESE GUYS IF WE WERE NOT AROUND?????????????????? NO ONE BUYS REFERENCE BOOKS AND LEARNS, IT'S JUST SHOW AND TELL.

GAILEN DAVID

The saying means the price was to good to be true.

Here is how I see things going....I'm going to buy something that I know nothing about and I don't have time to read or am I interested in learning about what I am going to buy before hand. I know! I'll just show it to the experts and let them bail me out. That's the easy thing to do! And you know what, it dosen't cost a cent! What a deal.

Sure wish I'd have had that luxury 40 years ago.

Gailen David

Hi Gailen
My friend got Me a book about dagger but its all in German,which book you suggest I can buy for future help.

Thanks Gailen
Regards
raymond

Buy a copy of "Reproduction? Recognition!" by Frederick Stevens and a copy of Thomas Johnson "Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich Vol.I" to start out. Ones cheap and one isn't. Both are in English.

Gailen David

Thanks Gailen
I go to ebay and see if there is any,if not I go to our local book imports and order from him,
I thank you for all your great help

regards
Raymond

Raymond,

Click on this link:

http://www.wwiidaggers.com/REFTTW.htm

The fourth book down - EXPLORING THE DRESS DAGGERS AND SWORDS OF THE GERMAN SS - is what you need as well.

Call (856)866-8733 in the morning after 10:30 and buy it. That's my best advice.

Dave

Funny thing is I use my book all the time. I could not stay in business without it and I've owned a few SS's over the years. Amazes me how a new collector could wade into this without one!
"an ounce of prevention..."

Of course books are importend, but more for the basics. There is way much more knowledge needed when you want to spend some k�s and feel happy and safe after an expensive purchase.