Kriegsmarine 2nd model Horster etched reproduction dagger with deluxe scabbard

[Mancunian]

Hello folks, another dagger for inspection. I am still clueless what to look for when it comes to identifying the real deal or fakes, but thanks to this forum I am on a voyage of discovery.

[big ned]

Hello mate,

I'm pretty certain the dagger is a post war Spanish made fake. The scabbard is like nothing seen during the 3rd Reich era or before.

Regards, Ned.

[Mancunian]

Hello mate,

I'm pretty certain the dagger is a post war Spanish made fake. The scabbard is like nothing seen during the 3rd Reich era or before.

Regards, Ned.

Thanks for the info Ned. I too thought it was very highly decorated which made me suspicious. Obviously a fake has little historical value but the workmanship and quality feel of these fakes is incredible.

[Walkwolf]

There were 'presentation' daggers which had elaborate and decorative
scabbards, but this isn't one of them..........

[gerrit]

Like stated above its a fake, the scabbard is a give away, also the grip shows lots of wear, while the crossguards and top eagle look like they are new.
Thats a give away of an "altered" grip.
The grip wire looks weather-beaten while the rest isnt.
Look for those kind of things.