SA Full Rohm by Anton Wingen - Opinions please

[jancz3rt]

Hi guys,

I have run across an SA for sale from Anton Wingen. It has the full Röhm inscription, but I have no experience in detecting a fake. The actual dagger appears to be OK to me, but not sure about the inscriptions. Would welcome any feedback you guys have. If it's the real deal, it's a stunner.

Jan

[jancz3rt]

Fyi

I received one message so far from a member here stating that the inscription is FAKE and has probably been laser-etched. I believe others likely share the same opinion but I would be interested to hear if others feel differently.

[no1canuck]

Even by the pictures shown it can be seen that the inscription is not the same as known originals.

Steve

[mikemac4]

An essential tool for the present high end collector is a high power microscope- over 100X is necessary- these are not expensive, they hook unto your computer and you can examine the engraving in high detail. Even the best done acid etchings will show considerable raggedy edge and asymmetry- A laser engraving will have smooth edges and look much nicer and professional, which what you DONT want.

[Victorman]

I would prefer to see the maker mark closer to the guards, used by Anton Wingen Jr for its Rohm SA daggers.
As shown on the ground Rohm hereunder!

Best regards,

Victorman

[jancz3rt]

Thanks for the feedback and agree with your observations. This dagger has too many red flags raised about it for me to look any further into potentially purchasing it.

Jan

[krikke1980]

I received one message so far from a member here stating that the inscription is FAKE and has probably been laser-etched. I believe others likely share the same opinion but I would be interested to hear if others feel differently.

You don't need a microscope to see that this etching is acid done and for sure not by lazer!!!

[notton]

You don't need a microscope to see that this etching is acid done and for sure not by lazer!!!

I agree !

[Jeff Nichols]

Agree with krikke, this is definitely not lazer etched, it is acid etched. I would not jump the gun so quickly on this one. Perhaps better pics with different lighting or natural daylight are needed.

[Mac 66]

You don't need a microscope to see that this etching is acid done and for sure not by lazer!!!

Yes i agree, zoomed into the inscription & can see its acid etched !