SS-Dienstdolch For Review

**PEB** · 02-19-2012, 02:49 PM

Hi Guys
SS Dagger for review. Opinions much appreciated. Sorry if the photos are not quite up to par, my photography skills leave something to be desired.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-19-2012 02:49 PM

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**Adrian Stevenson** · 02-19-2012, 03:03 PM

Hi Paul, alles in Ordnung

Cheers, Ade.

**85ronnies** · 02-19-2012, 03:15 PM

Very nice dagger, not messed with,cheers Ronnie

**Normandie** · 02-19-2012, 03:26 PM

Please, take some pictures outside!!
Makes so much more difference!! =)

**rbminis** · 02-19-2012, 04:43 PM

The photo of the rear of the blade looks like the grind of the rear spine is not straight, possibly a ground Rohm?
Ralph.

**PEB** · 02-19-2012, 04:46 PM

Hi Ralph
That is the first time I have heard that. Feel free to tell me what area you would like to see and I will be more than happy to post additional photos.

Paul

**rbminis** · 02-19-2012, 05:09 PM

Sorry, not a ground Rohm, but something does not look right with the grind on the rear of the blade. It should be straight. Might just be the photos. I am not really keen on the etch either. Have a look at where the center of the grind ridge passes through all of the "e"'s in the motto, it should pass through them all at the same point.
Ralph.

**PEB** · 02-19-2012, 05:16 PM

Hi Ralph
I wonder if it is the shadows from the lighting. I just checked it and the grind appears to pass through the"e"'s in the motto and the grind appears true on the back as well. Do you think there may be a problem with its authenticity?

Paul

**PEB** · 02-19-2012, 05:18 PM

Sorry Ralph
In regards to the "e"'s, it seems to pass through them all at the same point. My grammar was not the best on the previous post.

**rbminis** · 02-19-2012, 06:09 PM

Hello Paul,
Others with more experience than I have said it is good.
I do not want to cause unfounded suspicions as I do not own one of these, but when I do purchase one, one of my concerns is that the motto is etched evenly on the blade. Here is an example of what I look for. Clear straight photos are a must when looking to buy one of these due to the cost involved. I do however own a blade for one of these that didn't cost me very much. It is an RZM by Gustov Spitzer, and the etch is quite even. I will post some photos when my camera battery recharges. Hopefully others will chime in here and either confirm or deny my suspicions. Here is a touch up of your photo for example.
Ralph.