UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons Army, Navy, and Luftwaffe Forum WKC Army Dagger

Hello, I am new to the forum and to the world of WW2 German Daggers. I have done a lot of research and I found an army dagger in excellent condition (WKC manufacture). Based on my research it would appear that this is one of the more common daggers, but appears to me to be in good condition. What are your thoughts?
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I think you did well-Classic WKC throughout

Thank you, I have been interested in world war 2 history for many years and have finally decided to collect some pieces. I look forward to learning more on the forums!
Dan

A fine piece. You can never have too many in that condition.

Beautiful dagger, WKC Army daggers are iconic with the style of the eagle often called the "hatchet beak". It's one of the Army makers that are unique and easily spotted. Congrats...

Red

Nicely done and i commend you for doing some research before jumping into a purchase. WKC is one of my favroite makers and not easly found in this condition more so on the early ones which i'm still on the hunt for.
Of note though you may want to turn the blade around as the WKC makers mark is usually found on the reverse.

Eric

Eric,

Thanks for the information. I was wondering about the WKC makers mark and the direction. Most I saw had the mark on the "back side" but I saw a few on the "front", is one side correct?

Thanks!

I also assume to correct the orientation, I just need to unscrew the pommel and take the dagger apart.

Careful these things are addicting I started only wanting one example (2nd Luftwaffe) and well… take a look at my website

Sounds like my story. I wanted this dagger, one example, due to the historical context of WW2. The wife gave me the green light and I bought it, but now I keep looking at others and I think "well 1 more isn't that much money!"

P.S. Very nice collection, maybe one day for me.

You have been bitten...........nice WKC BTW

You have done well, your first pieceis a fine example. You will doubtless get another....and another.....and another. It gets you that way. It is not something that you can explain, justify or rationalise because it is a passion & therefore quite illogical.

Be careful in what you purchase - and from whom, (not that many dealers are entirely honest). Ask questions & swat up! Oh! and one other thing, be prepared to spend more money than you ever thought possible!

Hi DG,
Yes unscrew the pommel being careful, make sure to keep the grip, ferrule and crossguard facing the same way when you reassemble the dagger. Again be careful when screwing the pommel back on as to not strip the threads in the pommel, you will feel if it is binding don't force it take it slow.
If the pommel will not turn under light to moderate tension then leave it alone it was probably like that since the original owner.

Do yourself a big favor if you ever need to know about a seller or dealer ask here first it may save you hard earned cash and tips on who and what to avoid.

Eric

Thanks for all the kind words and advice. I feel like I did well for my first entry level dagger, probably because I read up and saw the dagger in person before I purchased.

There are so many variations and interesting pieces that I will definitely have to learn more before I make another purchase.

Dan