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Can I get opinions on whether this is an authentic dagger. Thanks in advance.

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looks great to me.see what others say. paul

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I dont see a district mark on the crossguard?
And the maker mark seems a bit strange to me?

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I think the dagger is a reproduction.

- The grip looks like a relatively new copy with a few whacks to make it look OK. See:

http://phpstack-500133-1583587.cloudwaysapps.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=117793#Post117793


- The trademark is like this one:

http://phpstack-500133-1583587.cloudwaysapps.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=42514#Post42514

- The crossguards have shallow grooves and do not look like nickel silver.
- Motto appears too far down the blade

The scabbard might be real but I'm not sure about the hanger.

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In my relativly newb opinion I must agree w/Dave and zoza,the grip is the first thing,it's too sharp,well defined.The scabbard color seems off,kind of has "orange peel"? Lower guard almost looks plated,and the grooves don't loook good.JMHO..Lenny

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Thanks for the feedback guys. That's what I was afraid of.
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Its the Hammesfahr season 3 months on 3 months off. grin

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