UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons Miscellaneous Dagger Forum Need your help on these DLV and RLB Daggers!

The Heller DLV looks like a decent example with nice personalization. Screws, as mentioned, are probably replacements. The balloonman logo isn't often seen & desirable.

The RLB 2nd model officer dagger looks OK from the pics. Lack of a maker's mark might indicate it was manufactured by Ernst Erich Witte (Kroneck), a maker known for unusually light etched marks that were easy to remove with a little polishing. Maybe look closely at the reverse blade for any trace of one, might be there.

The RLB 2nd model EM looks OK as well. Is there any crossgraining remaining? Horster is a known manufacturer of this model but it looks like the blade's been polished. I would recommend against removing the pommel on these 2nd model daggers if at all possible. The grips are horribly brittle & have been known to flake & chip when the pommels have been overtightened.

One final point, there are some very good reproductions of all 3 model daggers you show. Always good to post very detailed shots just to be sure.