Hi, I only have 1 of these, and it is the only 1 I have ever held, so somebody else answer this thread also, But I think there is a problem with the scabbard.I have Robin Lumsden book, Third Reich Militaria, page 70 Scabbards having a raised lip at the throat ---originals had no lip. He also says the same exact wording on page 64 in his book detecting the fakes. I passed on buying 1 that was offered to me, as it had a lip or ridge on the scabbard. I am far from an expert, but I would get a few opinions on this one. Also the swastika on mine is very different, it is enameled.
It is a fake. There are many thing wrong with it. Click on the link for lakeside trader (posted above) to learn what to look for in a good dagger. It is a great source of info!
lakesidetrader has done a great job, but please use common sense, when comparing to your daggers. FOr example bad fitting on the gripplates is absolutley not a indication for beeing a fake.
HJ knifes where produced and assembled by several different producers, these where meant to be used, not for decoration(scout-knife)
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