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Hello!
I stumbled on this German dagger at a garage sale. I really liked it, but before I blow 95 dollars I'd like to know what I'm buying. Could someone tell me a little bit about this dagger? Thank you so much!


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Well it may be or may not be an original Luftwaffe second model dagger. To my eye, the suspension rings look to be of too small a diameter stock to all the ones I have had or seen. There appears to be a darkening in the grooves where grip wire was though.
I imagine "time is of the essence" so I hope others weigh in here.

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Split rings for suspension rings do NOT bode well for that garage sell find!
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Looks like a 2nd luftwaffa.....With out seeing the blade and other veiws hard to tell if authentic or not. Is missing the wire that wrapped grip, hangers and porteepe


Ive set a goal......find a FHH and buy it from a vet.
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Even from that one picture I am sure it is a reproduction 2nd pattern Luftwaffe dagger.
Save your money for the real thing.
Best wishes
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Agree - a cheap chinese repro. 30USD max.


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