Nice Kriegsmarine dagger

[JeryLee]

Hi Gents,
I have found this nice Km dagger. I know it is quit shame about the handle, but otherwise , it seems to be in perfect condition. There is nice blade from both sides. I am Lufty collector , so this one doesnt fit to my collection and I have decided to sell it . But , .. plase, what could be fair price for this one ? Please , let me know, many thanks . Is it rare or special , or just odinary km dagger ? Many thanks !
Jery

[nickn]

Standard km dagger grip and scabbard knocks the price
$400 ish

[Dr.Vet]

Nice, early Horster. I see that no parts were replaced.
Although not in the best condition, still worth about 600-700$

Regards
Dr.V

[nickn]

I think it would be a hard sell at $600-700
I recently sold a nice wkc on estand for $600 dented scabbard but nice blade and grip

[Dr.Vet]

I think it would be a hard sell at $600-700
I recently sold a nice wkc on estand for $600 dented scabbard but nice blade and grip

And it was a good price, congrats to the buyer.
I think that early Horster is a bit less common than standard WKC.
Fresh grip crack is a problem, I agree but small scabbard dents are not a very large defects. Just look at the upper scabbard eyelet, this dagger is a real "war horse"
Nice piece of history here.

Regards
Dr.V

[nickn]

Yes its a nice honest dagger which I would happily put on my wall
I suggest it's put in estand at $800 and see what offers come in

[Vaughan]

The pommel is facing the wrong way. The grip has probably been cracked by some cretin over tightening it to get it 180 degrees out of line. That is unfortunate. The scabbard looks to be a Holler and not a Horster product. Nice blade and the sailing ship etch is much less seen on a Horster blade.