SS Himmler Dagger or Tomato Stake?

[N.C. Wyeth]

Shouldn't tomato stakes should be much taller?

Beyond the etch . . . my first thought tells me it could be a good year for growing [acid-etch-free] tomatoes, down South . . .

[Ed Sunday]

Sorry, but I'm not feeling it for this blade. The etch it all over the place and lacks the fine lines of an original IMO.

I believe it only appears that way because of the out of focus pics and the background on which he shot them on.

[11C]

I believe it only appears that way because of the out of focus pics and the background on which he shot them on.

Enlarging his photos, I still don't think so. The etch is totally off the centerline of the blade (doesn't line up with the trade mark....photo #4) and the size of the lines are more like a photo etch and not a quality acid etch on fine steel. I wouldn't buy it.

[Steve Flanagan]

Dagger

I have to admit to being a terrible photographer, it looks much better in person. Thanks all for the opinions

[Steve Flanagan]

Dagger

I want to thank this forum, particularly ED and JR, as well as Thomas Wittmann, as my tomato stake just increased significantly in value! Im a happy camper!

[colt45]

looks good from here

[Billy G]

Nice pickup Steve, that's the type of story most of us dream about.

[The Red Baron]

hell of a walk in

[Steve Flanagan]

Dagger

Thanks guys, and only on this forum can you ask for, and get, the correct period grip for this dagger, I wonder if the vet broke the grip and whittled one out using parts from original,,,Im saving the eagle and tossing the grip!

[nickn]

have you found an eickhorn grip already?

[Steve Flanagan]

Dagger

Not yet, just nice early appropriate one. If I find one and still have dagger Ill swap and sell the old one.

[Jeff Nichols]

You did good steve, Nice Himmler! If I am correct #2 and #5 benchmarks are not as common as the others.

[zozole]

Good blade there buddy!!

Hope you got it cheap!

Now find a nice Eick grip with the typical ss pin found on these baby's


Congrats

Emil

[Steve Flanagan]

A very good result

Thanks to Brent Smith for speedy service and a great dagger grip. Not a perfect fit but certainly a major improvement!

[all1knew]

Can you please post better photos of the blade and motto for us?

William Kramer