Hi Dave as I said I am awaiting the sending of pictures I am assisting a friend I have told them why I have issue with dagger as posted here. The dagger is not listed on a dealer's site and was not made available to the general public. It was/is a private deal. I have been asked for discretion so I will honor the request. My friend places a lot of stock in the seller's COA and reputation, I have never owned a Himmler, I have owned a few full Rohm SA and can identify an authentic inscription. I will post the images here when I receive. Dave should the fit and quality especially of the blade shoulders not be near perfect? Can you comment on the lack of billet clamp marks on the tang??? Thanks Ryan