Opinion on SS dagger.....

[Luis22]

Hello Guys,

Good or bad??

thanks,

[james m]

It appears to be fine.
BTW: 1052 is Puma Werk and is listed as "unknown" in many older references. Puma Werk was confirmed when someone brought a tagged example into the SOS several years ago.
Jim

[Luis22]

It appears to be fine.
BTW: 1052 is Puma Werk and is listed as "unknown" in many older references. Puma Werk was confirmed when someone brought a tagged example into the SOS several years ago.
Jim

Thanks Jim!

[777]

Grip photo (front) please. Yes, the maker 1052 existed and in fact it was a PUMA, but can't say if it's good or bad from only those 2 pics.

[james m]

Grip photo (front) please. Yes, the maker 1052 existed and in fact it was a PUMA, but can't say if it's good or bad from only those 2 pics.

Maybe you can't but I can as I have an identical example by this maker. I was also one of the collectors that linked RZM 1052 to Puma Werk back when the tagged example showed up at the SOS.
If the fakes are getting this exact I'm getting out of the hobby.

[777]

Maybe you can't but I can as I have an identical example by this maker. I was also one of the collectors that linked RZM 1052 to Puma Werk back when the tagged example showed up at the SOS.
If the fakes are getting this exact I'm getting out of the hobby.

I have also 1052 in my collection (2nd logo variation), but it doesn't change a fact that one needs to look at the whole dagger to make a judgement. The SS roundel should be checked also, don't you think? Fake blades are nothing new.
No need to get out of the hobby.

[Tony T-S]

Were the numbers and runes individually hand scribed? The runes look as rough as guts

[james m]

I have also 1052 in my collection (2nd logo variation), but it doesn't change a fact that one needs to look at the whole dagger to make a judgement. The SS roundel should be checked also, don't you think? Fake blades are nothing new.
No need to get out of the hobby.

Please outline any details red flags you can see that are questionable from the photos already posted.
I will ALWAYS ask for more photos when that is the situation but I don't see it in this case.

[777]

Please outline any details red flags you can see that are questionable from the photos already posted.
I will ALWAYS ask for more photos when that is the situation but I don't see it in this case.

Did I mention any red flag??? I just wanted to check if the roundel is original or simply what type of SS roundel it is. I'm sorry, but I'm not as good as you, and need a better picture.
Maybe there are some extra signs confirming the authenticity, like chipping typical to 1052 grips as they were very brittle? Really, no bad intentions I have.

If someone asks for opinion, I try to do my best and see every detail. Sometimes even the best pictures are not enough and one needs "hands on" inspection.