2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Hack-Werke

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M1937 Fliegerdolch by Hack-Werk of Solingen. As one would expect a smaller maker like this would have purchased it's components from the bigger guys. The bright plated blade on this one looks good. The small stamped maker mark quite correct being the "fish in an oval variation". The plating shows wear in the flat where the runners rub. The fit is nice and tight and the tip looks to be repointed by a few mm. The blade on this one rates Exc+. The brown leather buffer pad remains intact. The generic steel-based airplane grey plated scabbard shows wear and a dents to the sides at the top of the leaf motif. It depicts nice details throughout the random pebbling, oak leaves and acorns. The generic bands look good. The two throat retaining screws remain intact. The burnished Luftwaffe eagle crossguard has beautiful details to the chest, wings and top side embossed oak leaves and acorns. The steel ferrule and matching aluminum pommel look good as well. The deep orange chip-free trylon grip has hairline cracks to the middle area. The fine double twist brass wire wrap remains tightly intact. Overall, a good example by a rarely seen maker.