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Classic 3/4 size dagger. These were usually given as gifts as a desk set / letter opener. I have heard these referred to as "dancer daggers'' that were used for formal occasions. I personally have seen no photographic evidence to support this. They were made to every bit the same high quality as the standard full size models. These are much larger than miniatures. Please see my current post in the Miniature Forum for a Weimar era examples with the reed and cat tail pommel. Rick Schreiber shows a beauty as well.

I can't tell if the example you show here has an etched blade. It likely does. The etch on these blades are incredibly good, better than on the full scale models IMO. WKC was the most prolific producer of these orange gripped beauties. Examples are seen with the Imperial Navy crown, Weimar era reed and cat tail and Third Reich eagle pommels. Examples are seen with and without grip wire. These are quite rare and command a handsome sum when in great condition.
Thanks for sharing with us. I would love to have this one in my collection.
Kindest regards, Rick

Last edited by stratocaster3; 06/10/2014 12:54 AM.
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