I think these are fine, but would like a second set of eyes.
Came across a couple estate finds I've presented an opportunity to buy ($575 NSKK, $425 SA) and I was hoping to get a second set of eyes on these. I tend to stay away from RZM blades because of the plating flaking issues on the cross guards, but to me these both look like they have unmarked, nickel cross guards? Maybe they are plated and just haven't started lifting, but I am having a hard time telling in these photos. You can see what appears to be some spotting on the lower rear of the NSKK cross guard.
They don't appear transitional to me, which would explain the nickel cross guards if that was true. That aside - Is a combination of a non-transitional RZM blade and nickel guards an automatic indicator of parts daggers? Or were there exceptions?
On the lower right of the NSKK eagle there is some interesting looking damage to the wood - perhaps the eagle was replaced or just normal wear?
There is some gapping on the SA dagger but it is consistent on the same side and I believe in allowed variances.
The 83 is Richard Pluemacher Sohn, Solingen and the 68 is Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co., Solingen.
Why do some RZM blades have a date and others do not?
Thanks!
NSKK
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SA
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Came across a couple estate finds I've presented an opportunity to buy ($575 NSKK, $425 SA) and I was hoping to get a second set of eyes on these. I tend to stay away from RZM blades because of the plating flaking issues on the cross guards, but to me these both look like they have unmarked, nickel cross guards? Maybe they are plated and just haven't started lifting, but I am having a hard time telling in these photos. You can see what appears to be some spotting on the lower rear of the NSKK cross guard.
They don't appear transitional to me, which would explain the nickel cross guards if that was true. That aside - Is a combination of a non-transitional RZM blade and nickel guards an automatic indicator of parts daggers? Or were there exceptions?
On the lower right of the NSKK eagle there is some interesting looking damage to the wood - perhaps the eagle was replaced or just normal wear?
There is some gapping on the SA dagger but it is consistent on the same side and I believe in allowed variances.
The 83 is Richard Pluemacher Sohn, Solingen and the 68 is Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co., Solingen.
Why do some RZM blades have a date and others do not?
Thanks!
NSKK
nskk1.jpg
nskk2.jpg nskk3.jpg nskk4.jpg nskk5.jpg nskk6.jpg
SA
sa1.png
sa2.jpg sa3.jpg sa4.jpg
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