Army Dagger-Good Or Bad

[stevendaniels]

It looks to good to be true I have never seen those markings before, i would say a fake

[WW2-Collector]

I agree with Tony buffed- replated what ever the case but not a reproduction IMO

I don't think that this dagger is a reproduction. Just a really f*cked up original.

What I see from the pictures is a late Klaas Army with a plaster filled grip that has been POLISHED and BUFFED to DEATH! The hilt parts may have been subsiquently chromed or nickled as sometimes is seen with Lugers and P-38's.

What a shame.

Tony

[WW2-Collector]

Klaas frequently used nickel plated blades of course these don’t have cross graining -Although this blade could be replated as the maker mark looks funny. If it is an original Klaas nickel plated blade the tang will have a hole drilled in it.

Curiosity,
What's the age of this repro?

Also, notice the lack of cross-graining on the blade.

[WW2-Collector]

DZR brings up a good point concerning the crossguard as Tony said the grip is a later probably plaster filled grip. This crossguard is not out of the question for a later made Klaas that being said I would never own this dagger #1 the condition #2 I as you prefer the early Klaas crossguard with the hand work –please tell us if the scabbard bands have the asterisks?

I have an early Klaas dagger and the example shown doesn't have a Klaas style eagle. As to the scabbard, is there an "*" on the weld seam of each suspension ring hoop? This feature is unique to Klaas Army's.

[RonR]

Tom:

Couple of shots:

[RonR]

[RonR]

Tom and DZR,

Do the above scabbard photos shed any additional light on this piece?

Appreciate your help.

[RonR]

Tom and DZR,

Here is how it appears today clipped on a plaque.

It was supposedly presented to the veteran at a reunioun meeting.

The veteran has recently passed away and the plaque is being offered by his widow.

[Wim Vangossum]

Well, it looks like it have the typical asteriks on the scabbard bands (sometimes it could also be a small acorn on the seam). The scabbard has age patina and the dagger shines like the sun? Maybe heavy polished nikkel? it's a typical piece that could be easely controlled an valued by hand. Made a conclusion only by pictures is sometimes hard.

Regards, Theo

[WW2-Collector]

Ron my prior opinion stands I see no red flags on the scabbard the dagger has just been buffed or polished but real IMO. I wouldn’t pay more than 250 in this condition if that. The one bands does exhibit the asterisk mark you see often on the Klass daggers

[RonR]

Tom,

Thanks for that!

Appreciate the education and advice.

Best regards,