ss dagger blade only

[rbminis]

I looked at that as well Steve,but look along the outer edge, there appears to be a flange of uncut metal that extends all the way upto the very end ,

That is why I suggested to measure the tang. The billet clamp flashing, or seams usually go up until the part where the thread starts.
Ralph.

[babasi]

hi guys thanks for the info the tang is not broken or cut down, cant see any thing written on it too, il try get better pics on, but as only useing a phone as a camera. i am trying to value all my items for insurnce only. i am not after a quick buck.ive been told by dealers i have a very rare item here. i did have 2 of these. the other was nskkk ? but we suffered from a shed break in, now all items under lock and key . they did come from a german arms factory after the end of ww2,in 1945 thank you from simon

[Jerry B]

It does look to have a full length tang when compared with my SS blade, so if not threaded on the end, it must be an unfinished example as others have posted. My example has no markings on the tang, other than the billet clamp seam along the edge.

[babasi]

very rare then ? i am open to offers

[babasi]

hi ive just added some close ups hope this helps thanks

[Jerry B]

I am surprised they did all the work engraving and polishing the blade, but never did any work on the tang and as a former metal worker I would expect they would have done at least some work preparing the tang prior to the engraving and polishing.

Just my opinion.

[Larry C]

Hi Babasi,,I agree with the comments made that this is an unfinished blade no doubt,, it would be beneficial for this forum if you could shoot photos without the flash as this would enhance greater detail....OR go outside and use the natural light but not direct sunlight as this also would act as a flash. This blade is considered finished except for the tang threads. Take a better look at any possibility that there might be foundry mark there under the slight dirt present. Please also show us a side view pic ( Close up ) of the tang , both sides as Member Bond has stated in his post. Nice blade Regards Larry

[babasi]

more close ups added.sorry i cant go out side i am dissabled and stuck in doors all day long, when my son comes home il ask to borrow his new nikon camera and take some wonderfull photos sorry the pics are so bad, i cant see any writing on the blade under the dirt,

[youthcollector1]

Would you want to sell it?

[KradSpam]

I thought you said you were looking to sell to fund a new car, or repairs to your car, or it's value for insurance purposes now?