Requesting help on identifying/validating an NSKK Dienstdolch

[DuckDodgers]

Attached are several pictures of an SA Dagger I possess. It was purchased by a relative in the early 1980's in the UK. The trademark is much clearer than it appears in the picture, the scabbard has a mild linear ding in the tip piece you cannot see. The HACO BERLIN mark is matched by a struck "B" (visible, out of focus) on the rear of the tang, just above the blade mark).

[rbminis]

Haco is a known maker of TR daggers. Yours appears to be a legitimate SA dager with a desirable three piece hanger. The "B" stamped would be the group that this one was delivered to.
Hope this helps,
Ralph.

[DuckDodgers]

Thanks

[Adrian Stevenson]

A good NSKK dagger. Note the black painted scabbard which defines it.

Cheers, Ade.

[DuckDodgers]

Ade,

Is that also a factor in the lighter wood? I always wondered why the wood seemed so dark on other SA daggers vs. this one.

[Lakesidetrader]

This is a real nice dagger.
Haco's are valued by many, more than other SA's. They ALWAYS have a B gau stamp. I believe that HACO was a distributor and not the true manufacturer, I could be wrong on that. The grips and crossguards make me suspect that these were produced in the Suhl tradition similar to Kobers and Haenels. Finally if you ever decide to take this one apart there is a secret marking on the inside...
I'm happy for you great score!

[Alan M]

I love your dagger , with hard to find " blonde " grip

[LMG 1]

Thats a really nice SA/NSKK

[DuckDodgers]

Thank you for the info, gentlemen. Nice to know it's a good one, are there any storage recommendations?

[Mac 66]

Very nice NSKK dagger with blonde grip

keep it stored away in a nice dry place with a steady Temp is best imo