DJ Pocket knife

**Dean** · 06-12-2013, 04:17 AM

This is a pocket knife with sig rune made by Utica Cutlery, circa 1930's. the blades are unsharpened. This is being sold on the Flying Tiger Antiques Online Store for $345.00 . It's labled as a German-American Bund Knife.
I posted this not only to let you guys know this is on the market, but also as a reference for future use, wether real or not.
Dean.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 06-12-2013 04:17 AM

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**stingray** · 06-12-2013, 04:40 AM

Dean,you believe this is real DJ pocket knife?

Stingray

**Dean** · 06-12-2013, 04:54 AM

I never said I believe it to be real, just being sold as a DJ German-American Bund Knife. Besides, I'd never pay that much for a pocket knife unless it belonged to hitler himself. I just posted this for opinions and reference..wether fake or real. Also, I've never seen another so they aren't mass produced. Any opinions guys? I just saw it and was curious.

**Eric Zentner** · 06-12-2013, 05:04 AM

It is a 20$ knife with added fake Rune IMO.

Eric

**BOB COLEMAN** · 06-12-2013, 05:11 AM

by Eric Zentner

It is a 20$ knife with added fake Rune IMO.

Eric

Eric nailed this as to what it is.

**Dean** · 06-12-2013, 05:21 AM

Wow, thanks guys. So you think it's a fake. That website is ripping people off! Good thing I posted it here for opinions and nobody lost money. Seems odd they would choose a sig rune instead of SS or HJ diamond. It seems kinda obscure to fake such an item. Thanks again.
Dean.

**dramos** · 06-12-2013, 05:39 AM

If they used SS of HJ maybe it would ring to many red flags right off the bat. A sig rune might give it the ability to slip under the radar easier to a less experienced collector, or someone who isn't a part of this forum!

**Dean** · 06-12-2013, 05:43 AM

Well put, my friend! I absolutely agree.

**Frogprince** · 06-12-2013, 06:17 AM

Some well voiced opinions on what here is probably a low numbers or "one of" type of relatively obscure fake.

With the example here reminding me just a little bit of the so-called "DAF-NSBO" variant of the "SA Birdshead" dagger with a modified period emblem alteration on one side, and a 'scratch built' from scrap emblem on the other. None of which was really apparent in images at a distance. But was readily seen with good closeups, which also showed a number of fairly severe casting flaws. With a little closer look showing the workmanship and how this example was done for (IMO) $345.00 minus $20.00 = $325.00 reasons. Best regards to all, Fred

**Walkwolf** · 06-12-2013, 08:29 AM

I think the knife Eric shows has genuine pearl panels. The first one
with the fake rune is a $10 knife with simulated pearl panels
made of plastic or celluloid.........