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Tom:
The mark I see the most often on Krebs blades is the small single oval. As to dating them, I cannot.
Fisher shows some other single and double oval Krebs TMs where the differences from the ones I show here are all in the pictures of the crowns... and these are supposedly found on daggers. So, more things for me to look for.
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Back around page 7 of this thread, I showed you a 2 line TM from Zeitler Vienna. Subsequent to that, we saw pictures of a single line Zeitler, Wien TM, both etched and stamped.
Well, this weekend another version of the Zeitler TM arrived in sunny Calgary.
This is a two line version, but has the name, Zeitler, in an arch above the word Wien.
It is a curiosity to me why a small maker, like Zeitler, would have multiple TMs... at least 4 that I know of, while other much more prolific makers like SMF or Weyersberg would have only one.
Here are pics of the arched Zeitler and a comparison shot of the straight line version.
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John, I have never seen this version of ZEITLER mark before!!! It must be very unique. Congratulation my friend!
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John another ultra rare variation congratulations.
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Just in from Tom Johnson is this, the most common Zeitler maker mark, in my opinion.
I still don't understand how a small, cottage maker like Zeitler would have 4 different TMs.
Here is my third mark, the single line Zeitler to go with my two liner and with the arched version just above.
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Hello John,
I seem to remember those! You have a great collection
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Bob:
Thank you. I now have 65 different TMs on Luft2 daggers. And still looking for about 20 more.
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Most informative thread ever, especially for maker mark variations. The last book I read mentioned "here are some variations on maker marks" and had photos of only 20 maker marks. Anyhoo...here is one more pic.
Von zwei �beln w�hlt man besser das, was man schon kennt.
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Spacey:
Here are all my Tiger Tms.
The first one, like yours, is the large tiger with block lettering.
The second one is a small tiger with block lettering.
The third is the large tiger with script lettering. You can see the difference between block and script by comparing the 'T' in 'Tiger'.
The fourth one is a little contentious since it is script lettering but no Tiger. Was the tiger left off or was it erased?
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Here is the Peter Dan Krebs lobster mark on an artificial Damascus blade.
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I don't pretend to be an expert on these things, but have noticed quite a few Krebs damascus and "artificial" damascus blades have surfaced lately, while they were all but unheard of not too long ago.
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This is such an interesting thread, Thanks John for your enthusiasm, I could never get bored looking at all your daggers.
Cheers
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Thanks Gary... I love this stuff, too. Can't you tell?
Grumpy, I agree that a lot of these are floating around. On the one hand, one assumes that these semi rare items, artificial and real Damascus, are surfacing due to their owners wanting to cash in on the relatively high prices for non controversial pieces. I myself have sold some pretty rare items (like my plain bladed Honour SS) in order to concentrate on my TM collection.
Artificial Damascus is an etch pattern and this one looks exactly like the one pictured in Wittman's Luft book on page 307. And, I got this from Tom, who should know his stuff in regards to Lufts, Navies and Heers.
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John,
I love that Krebs! A beautiful example certainly worthy of your never boring collection.
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Just arrived, here is a variation of the WKC TM.
This one has the large lettering making up the word 'Solingen'.
For comparison, I include the mark with the small lettering.
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Here is a recent pickup from the SOS.
Max Weyersberg used several TMs, most notably the one we see most often is the WMW Waffen mark.
I managed to finally acquire one mark that I had been salivating over for a long time.
Here is the mark on a double oval.
I also show the other marks that I have on Luft2s.
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That is the coolest WMW mark John! Lets see the rest of that early bird! Congrats! Did you get it at the SOS?? Kevin.
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Well done very rare grouping
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The Max Weyersberg came to me at the SOS.
I just returned from a very nice, but a bit long trip to Europe. My last week of the trip, we stayed in Budapest and, as we do every time we go there, we met with Janos of this forum and his lovely family. We had some great wines and some amazing palinka, Hungary's very fine answer to schnapps.
During our version of show and tell, I managed to convince Janos that this dagger really, really belongs in Canada.
So, here is my latest TM addition to my modest Luftwaffe collection.
Carl Wusthof is not known as a maker of Luft2s. They made SAs HJs and are listed as a rare maker of Heers.
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John, this is a truly amazing thread and a more amazing collection you have,it's going to keep me occupied for many may hours thank's for a brilliant reference thread, Ronnie
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I started to read this thread and became mesmerised by the variety and scope of just what starting a collection can involve. When I began to collect I simply picked up items as they appeared totally unaware that there was such a complex and interesting history behind each one. At that time a dagger was a dagger and I all looked for was condition and pretty colours !!
Then I met Gary and few fellow collectors at my first ever US show, that was an eye opener. I bought books, joined forums, met and spoke to fellow collectors and broadened my knowledge base. I even began to visit fairs and shows, which I had never done before.
Despite having collected for a while now I was never going to have the time to dig deep into the hobby. The field was to vast and complex. Real life was always in the way and my collection had never been documented.
Threads like this one and my fellow GDC members have inspired me to take a better look at what I have. To document and share my collection where possible. Today I took a look at some of my Luftwaffe daggers in a different light.
It is thanks to people like JohnZ that this hobby continues to facinate me and as I approach a more relaxed time of life I will endeavour to rise to the challange and be a better collector.
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Gentlemen,
applause. What an informative thread. Thank you.
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I agree with Hermann & Frank, it's threads like this that continue to keep the hobby interesting for me. Incredible the amount of minute differences in manufacturers' logos, if one wants to go through the trouble of finding each & every one. Seems John's come pretty close Well done John!
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Thank you, guys. It is feedback like yours that makes me continue this thread. Knowing that I am helping others learn, as others have helped me, is what keeps me going.
While not a new TM, this is my latest, an upgrade to one that I already have shown you.
It is from a Henckels Luft2, the one with the twins and the writing across the blade. And, such nice condition, too.
Thank you, Tom K.
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I recognize that Henckels John! Brought it out of the woodwork a few years ago and passed it on to my friend Tom, the blade was turned around the other way when I found it. Glad to see one from my past has entered your fine collection! I have pictures of it before I wiped the dust and dirt off it, be happy to share them with you if you like. Kevin.
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Kevin I knew you would recognize the Henckels it�s a great looking dagger tuff letting it go but I am convincing myself I have to much stuff and trying to focus on the early army daggers.
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Yes, it is an upgrade that I purchased from Tom... it replaces a poorer conditioned one that I had found on e-ban several years back. Kevin, any pictures would be appreciated.. here or send to my e-mail [email protected]John
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Most of us can recognize the small single oval CJ krebs TM... the crown over a 'cursive' K.
I have been lucky enough to find 4 variation on this Krebs TM.
Shown previously, were a large and a small single oval mark, as well as a large double oval.
Today, just arrived, is this small double oval mark.
To compare, I also show the two single ovals and the two double ovals.
I would never have imagined that a relatively small manufacturer like CJ Krebs would use so many TM variations, when a huge Luft2 maker like SMF only used one.
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John, it is amazing! What do you think: 4 different marks means 4 periods of producing? Can you make a chronology of the marks (early-mid-late)?
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When I took the daggers apart, I found the following:
- small double oval TM - tapered tang - large double oval TM - wouldn't come apart - small single oval TM - tang marked with a '+' inside of a square - large single oval TM - no markings or anything unusual.
Based on this, I would guesstimeate the chronology of marks as above, with the small double oval as the first one used.
Anyone have nay other ideas?
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There are a few maker marks that exist in very small quantities. They may be the result of some very small makers building a few daggers to try to get into the lucrative Luft2 contracts that were available as part of the Nazi rebuilding efforts. These daggers would be made up of parts and fittings bought from other larger makers.
Then there is the rumour out there that some modern manufacturers located in the old Eastern Europe countries (the Czech Republic is oft mentioned) that are creating one off new makers using templates and stamps from these small cottage manufacturers.
I have several maker marks on Luft2 daggers that are not found in any list of Luft2 manufacturers.
Here is a new one to me (btw, most of these unlisted makers were purchased by me at no or only a very small premium over the more common makers or no maker varieties... thus arguing against these being made up to deceive and defraud collectors.
An etched Malsch & Ambron on a plated blade (the dagger has SMF fittings).
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Here is my latest, an SOS pickup.
The maker mark is a lot closer to the ones we see one SAs for this maker than the above MalsCh & Ambron mark.
I have heard rumours that this mark exists on Luft2s, but I thought that it was just a rumour.
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I have been searching for this for quite a while. Recently, this mark has appeared in this thread on an early Heer dagger by Tom K.
Not quite an SOS purchase, my good friend Stingray found this a couple of weeks before the show and gave me a good heads up.
There are three Holler used maker marks on Heers and on Luft2s.
The first mark is the one with 19 ticks on the thermometer on the right hand side. This is the earliest mark used by Holler on Heers and Luft2s.
The second mark is the 17 tick mark and the last mark is the 11 tick.
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A very interesting thread which I learned a lot from. Didn't dare to count the posted maker marks and figure out about how many daggers are involved here. I feel small now albiet I will buy my 4th 2nd model luftwaffe dagger at the end of this new month. ;-)
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I have 95 Luft2s as of today. This includes various maker marks, etched blades, artificial and real Damascus and a couple of oddball items (one postwar B&A, two PDLuneschloss with grip variations). Some of you have asked me where I found these over the years. Here is my recap of my dagger sources (most of my dealings over the years have generally been positive, but a couple have gone way off the rails). 18 daggers from miscellaneous sources (Ivan, Tom, Eric, Stephane, Oldbrigade, etc) 18 from Paul Hogle 16 from Tom Wittmann 10 from Bob Rodgers 9 from Tom Johnson 6 from Doug Ritchie 5 from various MAX/SOS 3 from Craig Gottlieb 3 from Bob Iqbal 2 from Sterling Gambino, RIP 2 from Brian Maederer 2 from my Hungarian brother from another mother, Janos 1 from Bill Shea I have to say that I recommend all of these guys, even Craig J
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And I've seen John's collection of edged weapons and it's impressive!
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I have 95 Luft2s as of today. This includes various maker marks, etched blades, artificial and real Damascus and a couple of oddball items (one postwar B&A, two PDLuneschloss with grip variations). Some of you have asked me where I found these over the years. Here is my recap of my dagger sources (most of my dealings over the years have generally been positive, but a couple have gone way off the rails). 18 daggers from miscellaneous sources (Ivan, Tom, Eric, Stephane, Oldbrigade, etc) 18 from Paul Hogle 16 from Tom Wittmann 10 from Bob Rodgers 9 from Tom Johnson 6 from Doug Ritchie 5 from various MAX/SOS 3 from Craig Gottlieb 3 from Bob Iqbal 2 from Sterling Gambino, RIP 2 from Brian Maederer 2 from my Hungarian brother from another mother, Janos 1 from Bill Shea I have to say that I recommend all of these guys, even Craig J I'm surprised you don't list any that you turned out of the woods. At least picking them up as you have listed you can get the condition and maker you want.
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At the SOS this year, my friends Kevin and Tom found this Luft2 sitting on Joe Pankowski's table.
It is a correct configuration Klaas Luft2 with a unique to me trademark. There are slightly larger than normal kissing cranes alon stamped onto the blade, no writing at all.
Here it is along with the others that I have:
- kissing cranes only - kissing cranes over Robt Klaas - kissing cranes over Robt Klaas on a so called 'funeral dagger' - etched circular trademark (the same one as we find stamped on etched Klaas bayonets
Note that the middle two are the same mark only on 'different' types of Luft2s.
How many more variations are out there?
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