RAD Hewer - opinions please-

**Arnhem44** · 05-15-2021, 03:29 PM

Hello All,

I have this RAD Hewer and I would like to know why this model (blade) is different then all the other hewer's?
I haven't seen this blade on a hewer before, can any help me with the authenticity of this hewer, thanks in advance!

Thanks,Daan

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-15-2021 03:29 PM

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**Gwar** · 05-15-2021, 04:00 PM

Hey gents, could this be a 'Fat Man' ?? 1934 pattern, made only by Krebs..

**Gwar** · 05-15-2021, 04:04 PM

Hang tight for other answers, but I think you have a 'Rare' one there..

**Gwar** · 05-15-2021, 04:22 PM

RAD Fatman

**Arnhem44** · 05-15-2021, 04:36 PM

Thanks Gwar for the information, didn't know there was an other model of these hewers.
I will wait for the replies, thanks!

**Rossi** · 05-15-2021, 08:36 PM

My Grandfather use to have 3 RAD Hewers. One was a Krebs Fat Man early variant. He picked up on one of his trips to Germany. I have no pictures. I remember seeing the distinct difference like the model you show here. Wish I still had it. Believe he traded it with another collecting veteran in the late 1980’s. Very nice piece you have there and not common to come across them.

**Rossi** · 05-15-2021, 08:45 PM

From my knowledge and learning about them over the years. The RAD production Krebs was thicker than normal RAD hewer by the other makers. "Fat Man " was caused by thick horn grip but not the unusual shape of the blade . I believe the blade of this early variant had a higher quality steel as well with earlier production. Again, can’t prove it but just my opinions and what I have heard and know of them.

**Arnhem44** · 05-16-2021, 02:13 PM

Hello Rossi, thanks for your comment and information!
All comments are welcome.

**gerrit** · 05-16-2021, 02:54 PM

Well what i have red and learned from seasoned collectors about these ones popping up in the late 70th and early 80ths being promoted by a few large us dealers at the same time not one that i desire.

Ger

**Gwar** · 05-16-2021, 03:01 PM

gerrit, even though the late Bob Coleman had this to say of these 'My first RAD dagger was the fat man model. I bought it in 1960 for $8.00. This is years before Atwood started producing his parts and fantasy daggers. I have owned three and all were veteran acquired. In my opinion, there is no question this is a true prewar variation only made by Krebs. Those who have come to the party later can have their negative opinion on these but they are wrong' ??