KM Dagger

[compressore]

Dears,

can you please let me know your opinion on this KM dagger ?
The knot sits extremly tight so I have not tried to open it.

Thank you very much.
Christian

[compressore]

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[Schlange]

Original KM dagger produced by Weyersberg Solingen.

Schlange

http://www.mojalbum.com/schlange88/albumi

[Sergiy]

It is post war P.Weyersberg &Co dagger and the part dagger,because

1.Post war design crossguard.

2.Marked mark on the reverce.

3.Slant edges of ricasso.

4.Great length between the ricasso and double fuller.

5.Sharp-cut click.

6.The F.W.Holler pommel.

7.And another...

Regards.

[fdodge]

It is post war P.Weyersberg &Co dagger and the part dagger,because

1.Post war design crossguard.

2.Marked mark on the reverce.

3.Slant edges of ricasso.

4.Great length between the ricasso and double fuller.

5.Sharp-cut click.

6.The F.W.Holler pommel.

7.And another...

Regards.

Not an expert on these but #2 and #3 on your list are incorrect IMO. Weyersberg Naval dirks are indeed maker marked on the reverse and have the slant edged ricasso.

[Ron Weinand]

My eyes must be getting bad as I don't see reproduction here.

[Schlange]

Releasing tooth at Weyersberg KM dagger always look a bit "sharpened".
The only drawback of this dagger is - polished blade, and therefore is etching poorly visible.

Schlange

http://www.mojalbum.com/schlange88/albumi

[Sergiy]

Ron Weinand,sorry I am not saying it is reproduction dagger,but it is POST WAR dagger.

Sergiy.

[james m]

Could you please post more detailed information. I'm getting the impression you think this is a dagger assembled post war from parts?
Jim

[Tiger 1]

My eyes must be getting bad as I don't see reproduction here.

I agree. We must be getting too old Ron.
Perhaps Sergiy can expound on his statements with proof or where his info came from.
I'm always open to learn new things.

All the best.

Tony

[nickn]

Original pre 45 dagger I can see no problems

[fdodge]

Original pre 45 dagger I can see no problems

I agree.

[Sergiy]

Hello,gentlemen!

I want to add some words to my item "7.Another..."More profound...

7.1.The blade is primitive.

7.1.1.Has not bright nickel plated.

7.1.2.The etched is not contrasty.

7.2.The scabbard generic type as it should be,but:

7.2.1.The color(tink) of surface is not P.Weyersberg color(must be more grey and dark).

7.2.2.The color of throat and lower button must be very flaming. These details are almost not patinated through the all the time(only in P.Weyersberg Kriegsmarine daggers). The difference between color of these details and scabbard surface is the secret of P.Weyersberg fusion composition and have bright contrast from another 3R Navy producer.

7.2.3.The eyelets are absolutly not P.Weyersberg type.

7.2.4.The carrying bands has different thikness.


To james m. Reference "part dagger" how about F.W.Holler pommel? I houp you had discern this one.

Regards, Sergiy.

[compressore]

Thank you all for your responses. As far I can see the majority here says it's a pre 45 dagger. I can not contribute to this discussion as I do not know enough about this subject. The only thing I can say is that the knot seems sitting on this dagger since long time. It's well worn on the outside but on the side towards the grip it's without wear and tear. Also the last part of golden wire of the grip is corroded under the knot.
If more detailed pics needed or anything I can do for a firm answer, please let me know.
Thanks
Christian

[fdodge]

Could the crossguard be by Holler also? That would explain a lot if it were.
I still have no problems with this dagger other than possible cleaning of the blade.

Frank