Kriegsmarine dagger WKC, need verification + question

[Jelle M.]

So i want to buy this dagger:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76438456@N05/7191050926
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76438456@N05/7191050414
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76438456@N05/7191049478
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76438456@N05/7191047038

Is this one original you guys think?
If i see the pictures i notice that the bronze of the dagger is very grey. Is there a method or product for cleaning up such a materials so it will shine again? Or you guys say keep it like it is?

thanx in advance

[Jelle M.]

Ow almost forgot, can someone tell me the estimated value for the dagger?

[heers68]

I think this is a correct period WKC, missing the release button though. Patina seems to match on everything which is good. Plain unetched blade, that is a bit unusual compared to the etched version. Value? See what others say but I would be between $550 and $650 somewhere..Kevin.

[Jelle M.]

Thanx for the reply heers68!!!
I also think it's an original. I hope i clean it a bit up so it will shine again.

Greetings

[Tony T-S]

I wouldn't clean it, I'd leave it as is.

[fdodge]

A light cleaning won't hurt it IMO but stay away from chemicals and abrasives.

Regards,
Frank

[heers68]

I wouldn't clean it either, I cleaned up some stuff early on in my collecting(wanted that "shine") but came to regret it later..you can't get back what took 75+/- years to produce! Kevin.

[Jelle M.]

i agree with that heers!!!