Looking at this dagger carefully my confidence level is high that this "Is what it is" a very early quality example by Paul Weyersberg.
All the parts and matl's seems to point to early manufacture.
And passing the "magnet test" with those excellect photos provided, I believe this is a great piece that I would love to have in my collection.
And regarding the lines on the scabbard bands, I don't think the Weyersburg firm would just have them on the obverse. But of course that's JMO and Paul is correct it's not "textbook", but it doesn't bother me in this case.
We are all still learning and have to keep an open mind to variations.
Welcome Back Spock and Congrats on this dagger.
Regards,
-serge-
