Early SS Dagger by Hammesfahr – D1134

I’m sure by now that most collectors are aware of the challenge of finding any nice early M33 SS daggers out there in the market. Even at the larger venues, the known dealers familiar to all, either have just a couple or none at all. Here is a truly decent Gottlieb Hammesfahr in this offering. 

As most collectors know, the grips on these desirable daggers are always such a challenge to find in presentable condition. Whether the right obverse corner on this handle has taken a hit to the pommel to impart the imperfection that you see in the photo, or whether it was repaired, is unknown. The one thing is for sure is that is the original grip material is in that exact spot and has not been filled with a composite material. That in itself is a redeeming factory for most enthusiasts. With that disclosure aside, the rest of the handle is quite desirable, especially considering how fragile these components are to begin with.  Both the nickel silver eagle as well as the SS runes button remain in excellent condition, displaying minimal surface wear. Both nickel silver crossguards are smooth throughout, with the lower reverse market with what appears as the rarer district Roman numeral II. 

An excellent scabbard accompanies this early nickel silver M33 Allgemeine SS dagger. The shell remains straight, de-void of any bends, hits, major crease or hits. The chemical bluing has held up extremely well, considering that most of these daggers were often carried daily by their owner. That process remains strong on the surface of this scabbard and rates at 95%. There is even some factory protective lacquer shown on the upper section of this shell. Both upper and lower solid nickel fittings are in excellent condition, to include the 4-dome head factory screws. 

We finish up with the blade, and it’s a sweet one! Full length, straight, void of any tipping, buffing, or cutting-edge chips, it’s about as nice as one would hope to find on one of these early desirable model 33 SS daggers. All important to collectors these days, a wonderful fine line crossgrain graces the surface of this blade from hilt to tip on both sides. If that is not enough for you, check out that beautiful acid burnished Meine Here heist Treue running straight down the center of the obverse of this beautiful blade. As most can attest, the exception to the rule when it comes to these 90 years old blades. On the reverse is the pyramid logo of the Hammesfahr edged weapon firm. One of the first companies chosen by the Reichfuhrer to manufacture these highly sought after daggers today.

Oh, I know, you guys want an absolutely totally perfect early stone mint SS dagger. I can tell you right now, there aren’t any that fit in that category. The one imperfection to the grip on this beautiful SS dagger is not detracting unless you are walking around with a magnifying glass glued over your eye each day. Grab this one, as it’s hard to find these anymore with as much going for it as this dagger has.  SOLD