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Posted By: SSman SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/21/2008 09:06 PM
Are all SM/1940 HJ daggers replica? This one has a pretty convincing diamond.
SSman

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Posted By: SSman Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/21/2008 09:06 PM
Diamond
SSman

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Posted By: Ruski Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/21/2008 10:35 PM
My understanding is that SM/1940 knives are all post-war, but often using original parts. Looks to be a nice original diamond. Can you show the rest of the knife and scabbard?

Regards
Russell
Posted By: SSman Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/21/2008 10:46 PM
Ruski. No scabbard with this one. I will take a few pics of the whole dagger and list them.
SSman
Posted By: SSman Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/21/2008 10:57 PM
Here you are Ruski.
Front
Sman

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Posted By: SSman Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/21/2008 10:58 PM
Back
SSman

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Posted By: SSman Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/21/2008 10:59 PM
Front of the handle
SSman

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Posted By: SSman Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/21/2008 10:59 PM
Back of handle

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Posted By: SSman Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/21/2008 11:01 PM
Last one. Tried to show the crossgain on this blade shot.
SSman

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Posted By: Ruski Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/21/2008 11:39 PM
I think it is all original parts but post-war stamped and/or assembled. I like the way the diamond is cut into the grip. Don't know what the 'SM' stands for, but this mark is not a recognised manufacturer of HJ's during the TR period. Still a nice example to have though - thanks for the extra pics.

Regards
Russell
Posted By: SSman Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/22/2008 12:50 AM
Thanks for the info Ruski. aybe these were kind of like the B&A sa daggers? They might have been made to sell to GI's to take home?
SSman
Posted By: Ruski Re: SM/1940 HJ Dagger - 01/22/2008 01:06 AM
Yes, I think that's probably the reason.

Regards
Russell
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