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Fred, I don't think so. Usually the laser etch delivers a finely cut edge at right angles to the blade. The SS runes have the jagged edge more consistent with an acid etch. What is interesting is that the detail of the SS runes do not match the precise cut of the numbering and RZM mark which looks more like a laser etch to me, almost appears to be applied at different times.

Red,

Thanks for the reply, and with your insight you've zeroed right in on what aroused my curiosity. I also thought it was strange. I'm thinking out loud here - but what would cause somebody to do something like that??

My thinking: Some of the fakes I've seen over a period of time have had a similar look, but with different supposed "makers".

Could somebody have made a bunch of "SS" dagger blades en masse (w/old technology). With the makers to be added later, to minimize suspicion from a batch of fakes surfacing. All being made with the same "maker", the same kind of surface finish, etc. etc. And then used a newer technology to finish some of them them up??? Hmmmmmm .........

Best Regards, Fred

Woody there is something else here.
Whenever you see a blade buffed to heck like this ask yourself why. I know why.
We've taught these guys that the sharp spines are a big red flag on these bad blades so they've gone out to the garage and buffed the spines down to hide the obvious.
I see the same thing on those fake Rohms by Pack and Eickhorn. They grind off the maker mark and the signature so we miss the obvious red flags.
See they are reading this too...

Education is a double edged sword, when trying to teach the good,,knowledge, the bad-( faker creators) profit. Shame everything is counterfeited anymore!
Woody dont feel bad you are not alone,, we all have gotten a bum item one time or another. I hope for the best for you, on a return. Larry

cheers guys, unfortunately ive had the dagger for quite a while, so have well missed the return window, next time i fork out so much cash i will post pictures on here first, thanks again guys.

Funny...hard as they may try the high centre ridge was the first thing that I noticed.cheers, Ryan

Hi Woody it doesn't hurt to try....although dealers can't know everything they should certainly know what basics to spot or look out for whether they are selling daggers, medals or other "things" He may very well honour a return...if I bought a reproduction painting from a reputable dealer or a improperly stampled big block Corvette I would return them.good luck cheers, Ryan