UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons Army, Navy, and Luftwaffe Forum Luft2 Maker Marks

There are a few maker marks that exist in very small quantities. They may be the result of some very small makers building a few daggers to try to get into the lucrative Luft2 contracts that were available as part of the Nazi rebuilding efforts. These daggers would be made up of parts and fittings bought from other larger makers.

Then there is the rumour out there that some modern manufacturers located in the old Eastern Europe countries (the Czech Republic is oft mentioned) that are creating one off new makers using templates and stamps from these small cottage manufacturers.

I have several maker marks on Luft2 daggers that are not found in any list of Luft2 manufacturers.

Here is a new one to me (btw, most of these unlisted makers were purchased by me at no or only a very small premium over the more common makers or no maker varieties... thus arguing against these being made up to deceive and defraud collectors.

An etched Malsch & Ambron on a plated blade (the dagger has SMF fittings).

John