Help with etched bayonet

[kmalla]

Hi guys,

what are your thoughts on this? I know it is a KLAAS etch according to techets book (and they distributed their etch to others) but I am worried about the bottome left where a bit of the etch is cut off. Also to the Panzer Abteilung 24 etch on the other side I have no clue if this is legit.

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Thanks for your input.

Best,
Marc

[Anderson]

I agree, a poorly executed etching, with part of the lower left "book end" missing, the edge bleeding into the template on right bookend. In fact the template seems a little too large to fit the blade. Rough edges on reverse side too. I would think a post war addition to the blade.
As you say it is a Robt Klaas design, but seems to be an unmarked blade, which is a red flag for a double etching, as these were opportunities to advertise the brand.

[kmalla]

Thanks Anderson, always a pleasure to get your insights