Hi Ive been looking at hj dagger threads to try and compare this one the hand grips are painted clear plastic the blade is marked Whitby made in soligen could i please have some opinions.
Regards Dave.
Regards Dave.
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Hi Dave,
While I'm not an HJ guy, per se, I can see some problems with the HJ knife you pictured. Period grips are of black checkered bakelite and would be fitted with dressed rivets. The blade is a post war addition as well. While it is marked "Solingen", Whitby was not a period German manufacturer of blades, additionally a period ricasso would not be marked "Made in Solingen". I can't tell about the HJ enameled badge but it may be period, not sure really. I would suggest looking elsewhere if you were considering purchasing this piece.Comment
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This is not a good HJ knife. Totally post war. The scabbard is another clue. Real ones don't have a lip around the top and have a small rivet too. Compare this one to some others shown on the forums and you can see what I mean.
Lakeside trader has a great article on his website about HJ knives.Comment
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Thanks Billy & Jason i was sure it was going to be bad news is it worth putting on estand or is it not even a good repro?
Cheers Dave.Comment
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