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Blade is absolutely lovely and shiny in hand but the camera makes it look a little grey up close because of the cross grain. It is really really nice!

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Would you clean the green stuff off from the top of the blade where it meets the crossguard on both sides. I have blades that have been damaged there. I really love the look of it but am a bit worried that it will damage this blade, what do you think?

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yes i would clean off the verdigris i believe it attracts and holds water

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Looks like a keeper! Lovely blade. IMO they guys that had these awarded blades hid them away. As some loyal members of the SS and SA saw thru the Rohm trumped up charges. Thus the fine condition that many of these blades retain.

Yes remove the gunk as it will pit the blade. It may had already done so.

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Very Very Nice....I'd love to add it to my collection.

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Yes,go ahead and trade your Porsche turbo for it.It will be money well spent. Wink


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Get rid of the verdigris at once.You will at least reduce any further damage. Frown
(Nice piece by the way Wink
Seiler (yank in uk)

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I just cleaned it off, came off no problem with a bit of autosol on the end of a cotton bud, no damage at all fortunately. Wink

I cant get the blade out as its never been apart, and I dont want to damage it so still a trace right in the corner but I will keep an eye on it.

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Mongo,

From what I see this SS Herder full Rohm looks to be 100% unmessed with and correct to me. Eek
Not only is it an original SS Rohm but it has the original beauty of an uncleaned early example with that light patina. The blade is to die for PERIOD. With what appears to be 100% of the original burnishing remaining in it's true dark uncleaned state is just mouth watering. Eek
It looks like you got an original hanger with it also. Don't ever disassemble it. This is truly a beauty and VERY Hard to find in this pure "unimproved" original from the Vet's son condition.

A HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ON A WONDERFUL ADDITION. Razz

Regards,
-serge-

P.S. I'm possitive this one will have a thumbs up with Frederick when he inspects it.

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Thanks Serge

Im 110% sure its right, Its a real belter and will be finding its way to Frederick Stevens tommorow Frown . I will be paying for written inspections on all my bigger buys now regardless, just to be on the safe side!.

It was expensive, but I think it was worth every penny especially with the provinence, pictures and copies of the memoirs as well.

At least I dont feel like a grave robber either as I paid good money for it Smile.

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After Stevens inspects it I'm sure you will be 137% sure it is legitimate.As for grave robbing I'm sure that SS man is smiling down from heaven that his dagger has found a good and decent home.I'm so happy for you I could just s...ay thats great. Big Grin LOL


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Confused That's Debatable Wink

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Frederick Stevens has just done a hands on with this. Used a proper take down tool to get to top crossguard and grip off, crossguards marked P.A. Herder diamond trademark and number 3 raised on the tang Smile

Blade is 100% correct, Rohm dedication is textbook! Smile

Basically Its unquestionably right, and as good as one could get!.

I knew it was a good one when I bought it and got all the provinence with it etc, but its fantastic to get it rubber stamped like that as well.

Great news and the pride of my collection Eek

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This is a stunning dagger, in a great condition and extremelly rare.
They are expensive, but would rather have my money in a beautiful artifact than in my bank account. Wink

Congrats and thanks for sharing. Cool

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Mongo, Great News! Congrats, drink numerous cold ones and sleep well to-nite! Big Grin Regards. Leipzig


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I knew it...I knew it! Cool

A just wonderful full SS Rohm.
Congrats Mongo! Smile

Regards,
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