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Re: SS Chained Type II with SS Number and initials on the Tang Nut
why the tang nut? as it is so small and would take more effort to apply the numbering compared to a crossguard hit,,with less effort. Thoughts?-- Larry
Agreed, but then again, why would a faker put it there as well. Wouldn't he want to put it in such a place which is common so that he doesn't cause concern? Then again, trying to figure out these fakers and the third reich is as difficult as understanding women. No one will truly understand any of these majestic things, I've come to the conclusion early on they may not be meant to understand.
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04-12-2013 11:42 PM
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- Larry C
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Re: SS Chained Type II with SS Number and initials on the Tang Nut
I now bow down gracefully.
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Re: SS Chained Type II with SS Number and initials on the Tang Nut
However it was done, and when - looks period to me - I think these
initials are a nice 'personalised' touch to this great dagger........
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Re: SS Chained Type II with SS Number and initials on the Tang Nut
I agree-the numbers and initials look period done to me and I can see no reason to doubt them. By adding such things, it doesn't raise the value significantly, so there would be little sense or reason for anyone to do so. I see nothing glaringly wrong with it. I like this piece-it is in excellent shape and the numbers and initials only add abit of character to it. This dagger may well, indeed, have belonged to someone of note-such as Thoms, which only makes it more intriguing.
Just a quick observation about the numbers-they look to be certainly hand engraved-the edges of the numbers are not crisp and sharp edged as in a stamped number. It would, of course, be relatively simple for the owner to have used something such as a pin vice to safely and securely hold it without damaging it and engrave 4 numbers.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
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Re: SS Chained Type II with SS Number and initials on the Tang Nut
I have nothing to add other than a great thread guys keep it up, love the Info and discussion.
On my second bag of popcorn now Eric
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Re: SS Chained Type II with SS Number and initials on the Tang Nut
One way to secure something in a vice is to put bronze or brass inserts over the the vice clutches. These inserts will hold a piece without marring it. I know this from once being a machinist. Many times we use these to hold workpieces in place without marring them. Same could go with this particular dagger. Just a thought.
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Re: SS Chained Type II with SS Number and initials on the Tang Nut
Another thought which I have overlooked and makes total sense is that IMO that since this is a Chained SS,, this particular individual..probably chose to honor its appearance and not "mar" what this dagger represents compared to the standard em33. Instead of what is commonly seen stamped and banged up on SSem daggers...Werner Thoms chose this route to display his number. IMO I still think he could of done a better job at it,, as we have seen the ornate work of the Emil Maurice dagger. https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/ss-di...er-2-a-232668/
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!
- Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
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