Early Robert Klass SS dagger for review

**seventyeighth** · 01-06-2014, 06:13 AM

Let me first apologize for my crappy iPhone photos. I am currently considering this early Robert Klass SS dagger. A respected dealer has it available and the price sits right about where I can afford for what would be my first SS. The blade is not great as there is long blemish which runs down a good 3/4 of the length close to the edge. Additionally, the rune button is not perfect. That being said, it's an early dagger whose construction I prefer. I didn't see anything else which stood out but I'd like to throw it out to the experts here. Given my budget and preference for an early model, I am aware I am going to have to give up certain condition standards but please let me know if these apparent issues are a big deal.

Cheers

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 01-06-2014 06:13 AM

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**Mark K** · 01-06-2014, 06:38 AM

Not a German dagger guy by any means so cant help with authentication but I do see something very disturbing in image four

there is a finger print on the blade oil from your hands and fingers can damage the finish

Regards Mark K

**Adrian Stevenson** · 01-06-2014, 10:23 AM

From the images provided, it looks ok so far.

Cheers, Ade.

**Larry C** · 01-06-2014, 01:28 PM

The blade.."Appears" to be sharpened from the middle of the blade to the tip.....or is it the Flash creating that effect?.. I agree with Ade...looks good also. Typical Klaas dagger.

**seventyeighth** · 01-06-2014, 02:57 PM

It probably appears that way due to the lighting as I didn't see anything to suggest sharpening. I did tweak the photos to try and bring in more detail too.