I finally got a camera to post some pics,some have said these daggers were faked a lot or post war made,what do you think about this one,opinions welcome.

1053/38

rzm 1053/38

rzm 1053/38 ss

rzm 1053/38 ss d

Looks Ok to me but how about a shot of the RZM mark?

rzm 1053/38 ss da

rzm 1053/38 ss dag

rzm 1053/38 ss dagg

rzm 1053/38 ss dagge

rzm 1053/38 ss dagger

Hi eric

Can you get a good detail shot of the tang and any markings on it?

Red

rzm 1053/38 ss dagger*

I have never taken one apart,dont you have to have a special wrench or tool?The dealer i got it from years ago said he took it apart to check tang and said it was correctly marked,I might try and take the grip off for a pic.

Looks good to me.

No doubt in my mind !
Trés belle dague.

First it looks good , but on the other side , the swastika in the eagles feet ist a little low.The "M" in the maker mark looks cheap , too.
I am not sure.
Wait for the answer from Mr.Dave Hohaus .
Regards.

Thanks guys,I was pretty sure it was original ww2,just too well made to be a fake.Anyone have an estimate of value in this condition?

deutscher,i didnt see your post as it was a minute before my last one.What do you mean that the swastika is too low in the eagles feet?Its in a wreath,it looks perfectly purportioned to me. What do you mean the M is sloppy,you mean the M in the rzm mark?I dont know how it could be etched any better.I appreciate your opinion,i just dont know what you mean.

Eric,

Your dagger is 100% OK. Everything looks exactly as it should.

If you need to take it apart, find a 3/8" wrench and grind it very flat so it will fit.

Dave

Thanks alot Dave&everyone.I am going to "make" a wrench for it out of a regular wrench(good idea Dave),dont wanta use vice grips or plyers on a ss dagger!I may have paid too much for it(1000.00) but i wanted a halfway nice example of one.

Relax... you did not pay too much for it. If you want to make a quick 50% on your money send me an email.

Thanks Skyline Drive,I think i will keep it a while but if i ever decide to sell it i'll get a hold of you!

Dagger is real WW2 German

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eric seat


Posted 06 August 2005 20:36 Hide Post
Thanks alot Dave&everyone.I am going to "make" a wrench for it out of a regular wrench(good idea Dave),dont wanta use vice grips or plyers on a ss dagger!I may have paid too much for it(1000.00) but i wanted a halfway nice example of one.

Be careful when removing the tang nut with a foreign type ground down tool. Do yourself a favor put a piece of tape on the flat side of the wrench that will be facing down toward the top of the crossguard. The tape will stop any "swirl marks" you accidentally put on the top of your cross guard from the metal wrench when you loosen it. You can see what to many "in and outs" can do to your blade coming out of the scabbard,,,right? Be overprotective this is your investment! Best Larry