named luftwaffe dagger

**WWIIBUFF** · 03-02-2011, 06:34 AM

i would like to know what yall think about this dagger and if the naming is good or bad.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-02-2011 06:34 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Adrian Stevenson** · 03-02-2011, 08:31 AM

The dagger is fine. The name is most likely original to it. Adding an unknown name to a dagger would not raise the value greatly so I doubt it would be faked.

Cheers, Ade.

**deadeye** · 03-02-2011, 07:39 PM

looks good i will agree w/adrain.

**heers300** · 03-03-2011, 01:15 AM

That's a distributor mark. could be a uniform shop or department store. Perfectly legit.

**big ned** · 03-03-2011, 04:10 AM

by heers300

That's a distributor mark. could be a uniform shop or department store. Perfectly legit.

That is bang on. Albert Kuhl was a military outfitters founded in 1909. They had outlets in Munster and Essen. They held the concession for Alcosa and supplied their daggers and swords for private purchase. I notice there is a nasty chip on the grip next to the pommel, so this will no doubt affect it's value if for sale.

Regards, Ned.

**ehawk** · 03-04-2011, 01:13 PM

Hi Ned, It looks to be a nice one. Im assuming it may be a bit rare as it is from a distributor? Is it considered to be..like a display model? I like it!

Cheers, Edwin

**operaman** · 03-04-2011, 05:43 PM

It never ceases to amaze me of the depth of knowledge that is available on this site,my first guess would have been the owners name.

**big ned** · 03-05-2011, 05:26 PM

by ehawk

Hi Ned, It looks to be a nice one. Im assuming it may be a bit rare as it is from a distributor? Is it considered to be..like a display model? I like it!

Cheers, Edwin

Hi Ed,

I don't think it's particularly rare as there are quite a few Luftwaffe/Heer daggers marked to this distributor out there for sale. Just google 'Albert Kuhl Munster/Essen' and you'll find plenty others, although i notice the one you show is up for $750, whereas others are more in the $1200-$1500 range.

Regards, Ned.