Translate German to English - Click here to open Altavista's Babel Fish Translator Click here to learn about all those symbols by people's names.

leftlogo.jpg (20709 bytes)

Upgrade to Premium Membership

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
#328852 05/14/2017 11:42 PM
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3
D
DCW Offline OP
OP Offline
D
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3
Hello all,
I've recently gotten into German dagger collecting. I own one good example and recently purchased this dagger from a reputable knife dealer who does not specialize in SS daggers. Much about the dagger looks good to me but the handle/crossguard fit, especially at the rear, concerns me. My other dagger fits like a glove and this one stands out. I have the option of returning the dagger if needed. The price was very fair. I'd like to hear any opinions if anyone has any insight. Thank you very much for your help!
David


[img]http://https://ibb.co/dJP4gQ
https://ibb.co/eBYQo5
https://ibb.co/gmYx1Q
https://ibb.co/h4Utak
https://ibb.co/bwQYak
https://ibb.co/crDao5
https://ibb.co/gOptak[/img]

DCW #328875 05/16/2017 10:09 PM
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 166
Offline
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 166
Hi David. Welcome to this forum.
I suggest you to return the dagger at once. It's a totally fake with some original parts at best.
F. Herder A.S. daggers are controversial and this logo is not the correct one for SS daggers made by F.Herder A.S. if they even existed.

Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 166
Offline
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 166
Ohw and please post pictures for further reference instead of links. Links will become useless after a while.

Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 15,084
Likes: 96
Online Content
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 15,084
Likes: 96
Agree. That is the trademark used on SA daggers, not SS.

Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 369
Offline
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 369
David I have learned a lot since I have been on the forum, Do like they told me get some books and study them. The first picture I could tell this was not a good dagger, I hope yo9u get you money returned. Like they say next time Post pictures on here before you buy. I know most of the time you don't think you have time so you just jump in , I was guilty of that. But its better in the long run to let the experts Look it over first smile
Bob


My Name is Bob and I am a "RACE O HOLIC" AND "THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS"

Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3
D
DCW Offline OP
OP Offline
D
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3
Thanks everyone. The dagger arrived today and although I believe parts are real, you seem correct about the blade. I've contacted the seller and hopefully all will be well with a return. I will post a follow up. Thank you for your help!

David

DCW #328888 05/18/2017 04:23 AM
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3
D
DCW Offline OP
OP Offline
D
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3
Maybe someone could send me a private message and let me know what other issues you see with the dagger. I'd like to learn. The tang has the crossed keys mark as well. Do forgers go to this much trouble? I was a bit concerned about the handle fit and the etching on the last "e" as it does not connect. I have compared the dagger to my Eickhorn and all of the dimensions look spot on. The seller has agreed to refund and I would like to learn from this.

Thank you very much,

David

DCW #328893 05/18/2017 12:35 PM
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 166
Offline
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 166
It could have been a left over stock from the Herderfirm. Bought by a faker after the war so he could make a fake SS inscription on it.


Moderated by  Dave 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Popular Topics(Views)
2,261,455 SS Bayonets
1,760,270 Teno Insignia Set
1,128,728 westwall rings
Latest New Threads
Luftwaffe Swords
by Tanker - 03/27/2024 07:29 PM
Paul Weyersberg Heer
by Tanker - 03/27/2024 07:13 PM
HJ Fahrtenmesser,
by OWN - 03/27/2024 07:05 PM
Wir fahren gegen Engelland - Battle of Britain
by Stephen - 03/27/2024 10:06 AM
Hiddensee brooch
by benten - 03/24/2024 04:13 PM
Latest New Posts
Wir fahren gegen Engelland - Battle of Britain
by Gaspare - 03/28/2024 12:34 AM
Paul Weyersberg Heer
by Tanker - 03/27/2024 11:30 PM
Luftwaffe Swords
by Tanker - 03/27/2024 07:29 PM
HJ Fahrtenmesser,
by OWN - 03/27/2024 07:05 PM
Frog question.
by Dutchman - 03/27/2024 03:27 PM
Forum Statistics
Forums42
Topics31,652
Posts328,702
Members7,501
Most Online5,900
Dec 19th, 2019
Who's Online Now
8 members (Honestmike, Mbuin, Baz69, Evgeniy, AndyRose, The_Collector, AntonGrabbe, Don Scowen), 463 guests, and 71 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5