again Ger my point was this and only this Paul posted the dagger here and solicited "opinions" Paul is a very experienced dealer/collector who has handled thousands of daggers He is highly regarded both here and elsewhere...... I merely would have thought that perhaps he saw "something" in this dagger that perhaps could possibly lead to it having "potential" I would have thought had he no doubts concerning it being post war or a complete fabrication he might not have requested opinions. Perhaps he can clarify. cheers, R