Hi guys thanks for the intrest i did take pics of the tang and will post with this,i share your opinion wotan this blade does look very rough i thought this when the dagger was originally sent to me about 2-3 months ago but never reely went into it as i had the coa with the dagger ,the dagger was purchased from a dealer called snyders militaria of whom you guys will probably know of, and is garanteed to be original so hopefully he would take it back. i will post pics of tang and 1 or 2 more of blade.Thanks for your help guys - much appreciated -Dodge
