Luftwaffe Daggers

Personalized - 1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Borddolch) by E. & F. Hörster Solingen. The plated blade on this one is looks great. The acid etched “E. & F. Hörster Solingen” maker mark is beautifully executed. The plating gives it a nice mirror like finish. The tip comes to a perfect point. The blade rates an easy Exc++. It shows ... Read and See More

1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch). This in my mind is a very desirable 1st Luft. You can have those shiny aluminum daggers and give me and early ones every day of the week! Here's exactly what I'm talkin' about right here. The plated blade on this one looks good! The early double oval "Horster Solingen" etched maker mark is ... Read and See More

1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch) by Puma of Solingen. Here's a rare maker. This one has a Exc++ blade with some scuffs but real good plating. It's blue pebbled leather buffer is intact. The stamped maker mark is nicely executed. The hilt fittings are all silver washed zinc with much of the finish absorbed. The grip retains its triple ... Read and See More

1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Borddolch) by E. & F. Hörster Solingen. The plated blade on this one is nice. The acid etched “E. & F. Hörster Solingen” maker mark is beautifully executed. The plating gives it a mirror like finish. The tip comes to a sharp point and the fit remains nice and tight. The blade rates an easy ... Read and See More

A 1st Model Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch by SMF (Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stoecker & Co.) of Solingen. The plated blade on this one sports the etched “SMF Solingen” maker mark below a Luftwaffe inspection mark. The plating on this gives it a mirror like finish. There are some scuff to the blade that you have to turn the blade just so in the sun ... Read and See More

1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Borddolch) by SMF Solingen. I always liked aluminum 1st Model Luftwaffe daggers as they seem to remain nice and bright! The plated blade on this one has some age! The "SMF Solingen" maker mark is beautifully executed, as is the proof mark just above it! The fit remains nice and tight and the tip is ... Read and See More

I always liked aluminum 1st Model Luftwaffe Daggers as they seem to remain nice and bright! The plated blade on this one is beautiful! Likely sold through a Uniform Shop. It's unmarked but has the characteristics of Horster of Solingen. It has a wonderful plated mirror like finish! The fit remains nice and tight and the tip is perfect! The ... Read and See More

A 1st Model Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch by SMF (Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stoecker & Co.) of Solingen. The blade on this one looks great. The etched “SMF Solingen” maker mark is nicely executed. The plating on this gives it a mirror like finish. The fit remains nice and tight and the tip comes to a nice point! The blade rates an Exc++/NM It ... Read and See More

A 1st Model (M1934/35) Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Holler of Solingen. The plated blade on this one is very nice. The maker mark is beautifully executed! The plating gives it a nice mirror like finish. There are a few "nail catchers" to the edge, witness marks from where the runners have been resting for the past 80 years and dots of ... Read and See More

A 1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch). The unmarked polished blade on this one looks good. It has just a bit of minor age along with a good fit and perfect tip! The blade rates Exc++. It shows minor runner marks. The leather buffer pad remains intact. The original steel based, blue pebbled leather scabbard body shows wear and some ... Read and See More

A great aluminum example here! The blade on this one retains a nice bright finish and looks great! It has a tight fit and the tip is perfect and the acid stamped WKC maker mark is beautifully executed! The blade rates and NM. The blue, pebbled, leather buffer pad remains intact. The blue, pebbled, leather scabbard body remains in beautiful ... Read and See More

Title: Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Luftwaffe Author: Thomas T. Wittmann Publisher: Published Privately by the Author Date: 1997 Hardcover. ... See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by Rudolf Büchel of Solingen-Merscheid. The bright blade on this one looks wonderful. The acid etched encircled star “Rudolf Büchel Solingen-Merscheid RBS” maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed. The crossgrain is gorgeous running the full length of the blade. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by Carl Julius Krebs of Solingen. The bright plated blade on this one looks good. The acid etched crowned K encircled by “Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen” maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed. The plating gives it an excellent mirror like finish. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade ... Read and See More

RARE - M1937 Fliegerdolch by Gebr. Krusius of Solingen. The bright plated blade on this one looks wonderful. The acid etched “Gazelle Gebr. Krusius Solingen” maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed. The plating gives it a wonderful mirror like finish. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on this ... Read and See More

RARE - M1937 Fliegerdolch by Hans Kolping of Solingen. The blade on this one looks great. The acid etched maker mark of: “HKS” Beer Stien surrounded by “H. Kolping Solingen” and two stars, is beautifully executed. The crossgrain is stunning against the light. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by ASSO - Artur Schüttelhöfer & Co. of Solingen-Wald. The blade on this one looks good. The acid etched hobby horses “ASSO – A. Schüttelhöfer & Co. Solingen-Wald” maker mark is beautifully executed. The crossgrain is stunning against the light. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Rich. Plümacher Sohn of Solingen. The blade on this one looks great. The pyramid encased exclamation point “Rich. Plümacher Sohn Solingen” maker mark is beautifully executed. The crossgrain remains visible as you shine it in the light. It has a sharp point and good fit. The blade on this one ... Read and See More

Etched Blade - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere. The etch was an upgrade privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The Emil Voos pattern etched blade on this one looks great. The frosted etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs and a decorative intertwined floral motif. The blade on this one rates Exc++. ... Read and See More

Etched Blade - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The etch was an upgrade privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The Eickhorn pattern etched blade on this one looks great. The acid etch is dark, crisp and beautifully displays the Luftwaffe flying scene, flanked by intertwining floral motifs to the obverse. And to the reverse a ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by E. Pack of Solingen. The blade on this one looks great! The "E. Pack & Sohne Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect tip and nice fit. There are some fine age spots. The blade on this one rates a Exc+. The grip was rotating around on this so I removed the ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by E. Pack of Solingen. This is a nice example of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger. The blade on this one looks great! The "E. Pack & Sohne Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect tip and nice fit. The blade on this one rates a Exc+/Exc++. There are witness marks from ... Read and See More

An excellent matching M1937 Fliegerdolch by P.D. Lüneschloss of Solingen. Rare maker here, fist Lüneschloss I've owned! The blade on this one is very nice. The acid etched maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect fit and sharp tip. There is just a bit of roughness to the cutting edge toward the ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Holler of Solingen. The bright blade on this one looks great! The acid etched "F. W. Holler Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! Nice crossgrain remains. It has a perfect tip and perfect fit. There are 4 witness marks on the blade from where the runners stained the blade. Perhaps ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by R. Herder of Solingen. The blade on this example is a beauty. The fit is perfect, the tip is perfect and the acid etched "Rich. A. Herder Solingen" maker mark is clean. This is the second maker mark these guys used on their Luftwaffe offering. The blade rates NM ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Gebr. Heller of Marientha. The blade is plated with some corrosion and a bend or "wave" towards the tip. As with many smaller makers this employs other producers components. The dent-free Eickhorn scabbard is an airplane grey example with excellent detail and nice airplane grey finish. The throat is secured by two unturned headless screws. The ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Peter Daniel Krebs of Solingen. The bright blade on this one looks great! The acid etched maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! Nice crossgrain remains. It has a perfect tip and perfect fit. The blade on this one rates Exc++ with a few hints of age. The blue pebbled leather ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Robert Klaas of Solingen. Here's a nice example of what a Klaas 2nd luft should look like. The quality plated blade on this example is in good shape! Just as tip here the plating process Klaas used involved drilling a hole in the tang, I won't take this apart but trust me it will be there. ... Read and See More

The earliest Holler variation. The bright blade on this one is very nice. The acid etched 18 tick thermometer "F. W. Holler Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! Traces of crossgrain remain. There is evidence it's been cleaned and a few scratches. It has a perfect fit. The leather buffer pad remains intact. The steel based nickel plated ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Horster of Solingen. The blade has some age and stain. The rare stamped maker mark is executed heavier to one side than the other. The blade on this one rates in at Exc/Exc+. The buffer pad is lost to time. he blade does not fully insert into the ... Read and See More

A textbook M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Paul Weyersberg of Solingen. The choice plated blade on this one looks great! It has a wonderful mirror like finish. The broad sword “Paul Weyersberg Solingen” maker mark and proof stamp just above it are beautifully executed. It has a perfect tip and fit. The blade on this one rates NM ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Tiger of Solingen. The blade on this one has a bit of age smudges and a couple rough spots to the cutting edge. The stamped tiger “Tiger Solingen” maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade rates Exc+. The pebbled leather ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Anton Wingen. Blade is a Exc/Exc++ example that has been cleaned hard leaving it a bit shiny. Some age gray remains. It is It is marked with the Wingen knight to reverse. The blade is seated through a brown leather washer into a hand chased crossguard. As was the practice of ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Gustav Spitzer of Solingen. A seldom seen maker on this one! The bright blade on this one looks great! The dark and crisp, acid etched "Gustav Spitzer Solingen" maker mark is beautifully executed. The crossgrain is easily visible from hilt to tip and it continues to hold a tight fit and perfect tip! Overall the blade ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Gustav Spitzer of Solingen. A seldom seen maker on this one! The bright blade on this one looks great! The dark and crisp, acid etched "Gustav Spitzer Solingen" maker mark is beautifully executed. The crossgrain is easily visible from hilt to tip and it continues to hold a tight fit and perfect tip! There is some ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Carl Julius Krebs of Solingen. The polished blade on this example has stains, some light pitting and evidence it's been cleaned hard. The fit is nice and tight! The blade rates Exc. The scabbard is a darkened example with good detail. It shows wear and some wee hits as ... Read and See More

A very nice example textbook of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. Pack! The plated blade on this one looks good! The "Siegfried Waffen Ernst Pack & Sohne MBH Waffenfabrik Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It holds a nice and bright mirror like finish with it! There is just a few hint of age. The buffer ... Read and See More

M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Emil Voos of Solingen. Voos was a smaller producer who purchased in their components. The quality plated blade on this example is minty! There is some minor wear from runner marks and a bit of plating loss towards the tip, which BTW is typical for a Voos blade. The maker mark is beautifully ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Puma of Solingen. Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Puma (Pumawerk Lauterjung & Sohn) of Solingen. The blade has been cleaned. The stamped “Puma Solingen” maker mark is light. The crossgrain is cleaned off. The tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on this one rates in at Exc+. The blue ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Paul Seilheimer of Solingen. The blade looks great. The ultra rare maker mark is crisply etched! It's been cleaned but crossgrain is nice. The tip comes to a perfect point. There are a few stains. The blade on this one rates in at Exc+/Exc++. The blue pebbled leather ... Read and See More

An excellent matching M1937 Fliegerdolch by WKC of Solingen. The blade on this one looks wonderful! Nice bright blade on this. The crossgraining is stunning and runs the full length, all the way from the hilt to the tip! Just the way you want to see them! The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The steel based airplane grey scabbard ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Anton Wingen. Nice clean example. Blade is a Exc++ example free of and pitting or age grey. It has been cleaned at some point and remains nice and bright. There are a few scratches and smudges. It is marked with the Wingen knight to reverse. The blade is seated through a brown ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Gottfried Weyersberg & Soehne of Solingen. Who? you ask. Yes a very rare maker here. The Weyersberg family were very big in Solingen with many of the son's started their own firms. Gottfried was no exception. A beautiful 2nd Model Luftwaffe! The factory polished blade on this one looks good! It has a beautifully stamped "G. Weyersberg ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Tiger of Solingen. The blade on this one has been repaired. Someone looks to have welded it 2" south of the crossguard. See pics. The stamped tiger “Tiger Solingen” maker mark remains but the tiger itself is missing. Some crossgrain remains. The fit is good and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade rates VG. ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere sold by Uniform Distributor Zeitler pf Wien. These distributors purchased unmarked daggers then put their own names on them. People have asked why some distributors have many variations on their trademark. It is my opinion that Zeitler chose to have the dagger manufacturer execute the distributor mark so different makers marked them slightly different. The ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere sold by Uniform Distributor Zeitler of Wien. Here's a nice example of what is a rare distributor marked Dagger. These distributors purchased unmarked daggers then put their own names on them. People have asked why some distributors have many variations on their trademark. It is my opinion that Zeitler chose to have the dagger manufacturer ... Read and See More

Here's a nice example of a Voos 2nd luft. Voos was a smaller producer who purchased in their components. The quality plated blade on this example is minty! There is some minor wear from runner marks but that's it! The tip is perfect and the etched maker mark is beautifully executed! The blade rates Mint-. The dent-free scabbard is in ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by WMW (Max Weyersberg Waffenfabrik) of Solingen. The blade on this one has some age and has been cleaned at some point. The stamped "WMW Waffen" remains. It has a perfect tip and solid fit. Some crossgrain remains visible. The blade on this one rates Exc. The leather buffer pad ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere sold by Uniform Distributor Zeitler pf Wien. Here's a nice example of what is a rare Distributor marked dagger. These distributors purchased unmarked daggers then put their own names on them. This one looks like it was manufactured from generic components. The blade on this example has some stains but not too bad. Lots of ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere sold by Uniform Distributor Zeitler pf Wien. Here's a nice example of what is a rare Distributor marked dagger. These distributors purchased unmarked daggers then put their own names on them. This one looks like it was manufactured from generic components. The blade on this example has fingerprint stain. The tip is perfect and the ... Read and See More

Etched Blade - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Robert Klaas of Solingen. This piece is equipped with aluminum hilt mounts. The pommel exhibits a grey finish and remains in excellent condition showing little to no wear. The crossguard is in matching condition and finish to include rear pebbled surface of the reverse guard. The grip is an interesting variation ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by E. Pack of Solingen. This is an interesting example of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger. The plated blade on this one someone tried to sharpen. I say tried because it's not sharp. There are scuffs to the cutting edge and a bit of roughness. The "Siegfried Waffen Ernst Pack & Sohne MBH Waffenfabrik Solingen" maker mark is ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The blade on this one has some age and spotting. The stamped “Original Eickhorn Solingen” maker mark is crisp and perfectly executed. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on this one rates Exc. The original leather buffer pad ... Read and See More

An interesting matching M1937 Fliegerdolch by WKC of Solingen. The blade on this one is stone mint. No excuses required. This employs all WKC fittings. The dent-free scabbard is a dark airplane grey example with excellent detail. The throat is secured by two unturned screws. The crossguard and pommel are have nice burnish to the backgrounds. This really sets off ... Read and See More

Undented example with aluminum band and rings. 2 headless screws remain. ... See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch. The unmarked plated blade on this one looks good! It has a perfect tip and solid fit. There The blade on this one rates a NM. It has some small runner marks and the most minor of age holding this back from being stone mint. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The whole exterior has nicely ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Richard Abr. Herder. The blade on this one looks excellent. The maker mark is beautifully executed! It has a nice crossgrained finish to it, with a solid fit and perfect tip. There is some age dots I've not tried to clean. The blade on this one rates a solid Exc+/Exc++. The blued pebbled leather buffer ... Read and See More

A black beauty M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The factory polished blade on this one looks good. The stamped “Original Eickhorn Solingen” maker mark is clear. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. There is a bit of spotting and some age towards the tip. The blade ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Paul Weyersberg of Solingen. Wow what a beautiful 2nd Model Luftwaffe! The more desirable inspection marked, plated blade on this one looks good! It has a beautifully executed acid etched "Paul Weyersberg Solingen" maker mark! It has a perfect tip and perfect fit. The plating is wonderful, giving it a mirror like finish! The blade on ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by E. Pack of Solingen. This is a superior example of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger. The plated blade on this one looks great! The "Siegfried Waffen Ernst Pack & Sohne MBH Waffenfabrik Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect tip and nice fit. The blade on this one rates a NM. ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Paul Weyersberg of Solingen. The choice plated blade on this one looks great! It has a wonderful mirror like finish. The broad sword “Paul Weyersberg Solingen” maker mark and proof stamp just above it are beautifully executed. It has a perfect tip and fit. The blade on this one rates a Exc++. ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by SMF of Solingen. The choice plated blade on this is fair. The seated king “SMF Solingen” maker mark and proof stamp just above it are nicely executed. It has a sharp tip and fit. The blade on this one rates a Exc+. It has heavy age grey throughout, the tip has been ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by E&F Horster of Solingen. The polished blade on this example has stains, age and hits to the cutting edge like some 8 year old played swords with it. It has a slight bend to the tip. The blade rates Exc. The dent-free scabbard is a generic example as we ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by E. Pack & Sohne of Solingen. A very nice example textbook of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. Pack! The plated blade on this one has age stain and evidence of heavy cleaning. The "Siegfried Waffen Ernst Pack & Sohne MBH Waffenfabrik Solingen" maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed! The leather buffer pad remains intact. The ... Read and See More

A model 1937 dagger for Luftwaffe officer, with double etched blade. Burnished aluminum cross-guard, pommel and steel ferrule. Orange coloured celluloid grip. Airplane grey finished steel scabbard retains majority of original airplane grey finish. A textbook configuration Eickhorn Luftwaffe Dagger. The polished blade looks excellent. Though unmarked it has a textbook Eickhorn etch is beautifully executed. The tip comes to a ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch. The unmarked blade on this one has some age. It's been cleaned but some crossgrain remains. Certainly Exc+. As with many Generic daggers this employs WKC fittings. The dent-free airplane gray scabbard shows excellent detail and nice finish. The throat is secured by an unturned screw. The crossguard and pommel are have nice burnish matching the scabbard. ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch. Here's a nice example of what a Klaas 2nd luft should look like! The quality factory polished blade on this example is in good shape! There is some runner marks but that's about it. The tip is perfect! The blade rates NM. The dent-free nickel plated scabbard is in good shape with some minor wear. The textbook ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch. Here's a nice example of what a Klaas 2nd luft should look like!. The quality factory polished blade on this example is in good shape! There is some minor scuffs along with runner marks but that's about it. The tip is perfect! The blade rates NM. The dent-free scabbard is in good shape with some minor wear. ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch). Nice clean example. Blade is a Exc++ example with just wonderful real damascus large rose pattern most likely manufactured by Dinger or Wester, (Thanks James for that!). The tang is stamped "1". The blade is seated through a brown leather washer into a nice aluminum based crossguard. It been stuck in there 80 years and ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by WKC. The maker marked blade on this one is really very nice. Just a bit of age and lots of crossgrain. Certainly Exc++. The dent-free scabbard is an airplane grey example with excellent detail and nice finish showing some wear. The throat is secured by a single unturned screw. The crossguard and pommel are have nice ... Read and See More

A Alcoso M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch). Here we have a nice Alcoso 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger! The blade on this one looks good. It has a nice tight fit and a beautifully executed, acid etched: "AWS Alcoso Solingen" maker mark! Overall the blade rates Exc+. It has some age and fingerprint stain. It continues to hold its original ... Read and See More

A nice looking Personalized DLV Knife! The bright blade on this one looks good. The acid etched "F. & A. Helbig Gaefler Steinbachkr. M." maker mark is nicely executed! Some crossgrain continues to remain visible. It has a perfect tip and solid fit. The blade rates an Exc++. It shows surface scratches and age grey/spotting throughout. The original blue pebbled ... Read and See More

Here we have a Model 1934 DLV Knife (German Air Sports Association) (Deutscher Luftfahrt-Verband Fliegermesser) by SMF (Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stoecker & Co.) of Solingen. The bright blade on this one has a bit of age and much crossgrain remains. The acid etched “SMF Solingen” maker mark is nicely executed. It has a sharp tip and solid fit. It rates an Exc++=. The ... Read and See More

Almost certainly one of the rarest edged weapons of the Luftwaffe and one missing from all but the most advanced collections. Recently purchased from Vet's family by me. Nice blade has a deep early stamped maker mark. The blade is nicely grained lengthwise as it should be. When this lands you will be pleasantly surprised! No sharpening just some minor ... Read and See More