I am having a private conversation with a friend of mine, and he wishes to see a discussion on the following types of daggers:

Those damascus daggers with the "SS in a circle" roundel on the blade, and/or the "Echt Damast, Paul Muller" writing on the ricasso. Please post photos of examples you have (SS or any other type) and also comment on your views on this particular type of blade.

I know what these are, but my colleague is still doubtful.

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Craig Gottlieb
Founder, German Daggers Dot Com
www.cgmauctions.com