UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons SS Dagger Forum SS Gottlieb Hammesfahr - Fake or not?

Take a look at the top of the SS dagger forum. There are a couple of "Anatomy of a Fake" topics that I did that I have pinned there. One has a grip like yours with rough or 'open pores' finish.

Like John, I think the blade looks good. Too good really - not a blemish.

Anyway, you did the right thing when you returned it.