Etched Dress Bayonet by Hack Werke Steyr

[dramos]

Up for your opinion is an etched dress bayonet by Hack Werke Steyr.

They bayonet looks ok to me. From what I have read this maker is a less common one. It is the etching that I am concerned about. When it comes to these etched bayonets I have zero idea what to look for or what makes the etchings legitimate.

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Doug, I like it and think this one stands a very good chance. Let's see what the specialists in these say.

Etched blades can be a bit of a nightmare.

Cheers, Ade.

[dramos]

Thank you Adrian. I know that these etchings are often faked and I have never personally owned one of held an original. So i am in the dark when it comes to what to look for.

[Rossi]

Personally feel this piece's etch is period. Has good and proper depth in my opinion. Yes...Some Etchings are highly faked and done post war / 4th reich. I would say nice piece with a maker not seen too often.

[dramos]

Thanks Rossi! My friend will be very pleased! What are you looking for when it comes to these etchings?

[dramos]

Anyone else have any input on this blade? Seems like this etching may stand a chance from what Ade & Rossi said!

[harryamb2]

for a change I like this one.

[Rossi]

I know etchings are always risky. I mainly look for the depth of etch and quality of workmanship. Also the motto or graphic shown in reference books. Eickhorn and a couple other makers have always to me been the hallmark or ones to look at for etch quality. I am no expert on the matter. I have a Eichkorn sword and 1 dress bayonet etched on my site. Over the years I have steered clear just due to many post war attempts.

[bigmacglenn]

I like this one as well...A Private-Purchase, "Generic", Reservist's Parting Gift...I've noticed the fake ones are usually the SS Divisions or other "Exotic" Units, and are overly embellished with Nazi Symbols...Along with the Quality-Issues that our friend Rossi mentions...
cheers, Glenn

[dramos]

Thank you for the input guys! I was able to purchase this bayonet from my friend and I am happy to own it!