This is the same dagger. There is a small chip on the grip where it meets the lower rear crossguard. Also the same dent/chip on the upper right portion of the grip where it meets the crossguard. These appear in both sets of photos. Also there are identical scratches on the blade. I still don't think the blade has been messed with. As for the price... $3800 is not chicken feed. Not too many collectors are going to pay $6500 for an M33 anyway. JR... perhaps you're just pissed because you missed a "bargain"?