Heer Dagger Mid Period Eickhorn

[MAP]

Was at the local show today and was approached by a Gent I know who had some daggers for sale. Was not really interested but went out to the car for a look see. This was the better of the two.

Not being a dagger guy I took a chance as the price was right.

So here is a mid war Eickhorn Heer dagger. Pommel has 14 leaves and appears to be from WKC. But wear on the whole dagger is uniform throughout so I think it is original to the piece.

(Thanks to Larry for the help. If anything is wrong, you know who to blame.)

The blade needs a bit of TLC but not too bad. The scabbard though has a nice big Door Dent! I like it. The purists might not. Adds character to me. Blade goes in and out with no problem.

Any other information on the dagger is appreciated!

[Larry C]

You did well Michael and the dent could be from a staff car from the period. Who knows
Great patina through out and a little simichrome TLC for the blade will clean it up a little.

Congrats

Best Larry

[MAP]

You did well Michael and the dent could be from a staff car from the period. Who knows
Great patina through out and a little simichrome TLC for the blade will clean it up a little.

Congrats

Best Larry

Thanks Larry. Knew enough that it was a "buy it now" opportunity as it all looked to have been together from the time before time.

Will get this over to you for a "dagger detailing"

[Alan M]

lovin' that grip colour Michael

[MAP]

lovin' that grip colour Michael

Thanks Alan.

This dagger sat in the same position for a long time as one side is lighter than the other. Look at the 2nd and 3rd photos.

[gerrit]

I would date this straight after their initial type 1 production, so earlier then your mid period.
Still having the tapered tang, early pommel and first type scabbardbands.
Why do you think it has a WKC pommel?
Eickhorn slants have a 14 leave pommel too

nice addition to your collection.

Regards
Ger

[MAP]

Thanks Ger for the great info. Very helpful and nice detail

The WKC pommel was just a misidentification so great to get that cleared up.

[Larry C]

I would date this straight after their initial type 1 production, so earlier then your mid period.
Still having the tapered tang, early pommel and first type scabbardbands.
Why do you think it has a WKC pommel?
Eickhorn slants have a 14 leave pommel too

nice addition to your collection.

Regards
Ger

Well said by the Master
Its better news yet !

Im still hopping through the grass in the realm of Heer.
Thanks Ger

[MAP]

Well said by the Master
Its better news yet !

Im still hopping through the grass in the realm of Heer.
Thanks Ger

So...a transitional...between type 1 and mid period?

.....if we had to put a "lable" on it?

Fun stuff. An opportunistic purchase out of the back of a car for $250. I'm happy with the chance I took! Turned out to be worth the risk this time

Get - learned a bit on these as it's not my area. Need to look for your book now so I can understand all these terms

[AZPhil]

Nice pick up!
Does the dent interfere with the blade when you are putting the blade in?

Semper Fi
Phil