DLV Knife by SMF

German WWII > Edged Weapons > Luftwaffe, DLV & NSFK Daggers > DLV/NSFK Daggers

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 original blue pebbled leather buffer pad continues to remain intact. The steel based blue pebbled leather covered scabbard looks excellent it retains a near perfect seam and 100% coverage. The solid nickel-silver scabbard fittings look and have minor bumps. The ball remains perfectly round and all four screws remain tightly intact. The throat is well marked. The scabbard/dagger fit is perfect. The solid nickel-silver hilt fittings look excellent, and look at all that lacquer remaining! The grip, perfectly matches the scabbard fitting in color, wear and patina! The wood based blue pebbled leather covered grip looks great! The end of the crossguard is also caster marked. The black enameled swastikas are perfect! Finally, the original hanger is intact with a well working clip. A good piece.