Early SS M33 Dagger by Eickhorn – D805

As one of the very first trademarks used for the initial order of SS daggers produced during the period, collectors do not all that often encounter the large oval logo Eickhorn logo associated with these introductory edged weapons. Though here is an example of one of those early M33’s, have a look.

The grip on this Model 33 Eickhorn SS dagger is to die for. Rarely are these delicate grips ever seen preserved in the condition that this one is shown, on any early SS dagger. As the grip on this 33 has to be one if not the best that I have ever seen, being a collector of these daggers for quite some years now. The profile is a fantastic bulbous carved chunk of wood, I’m sure black as the soul of the soldier who owned it, and in absolutely perfect condition. It is void of any missing wood, flakes, slivers, or even so much as a single pressure mark. Perfectly set and expertly centered in the middle of the obverse, is a point behind the head style eagle all nicely toned. It is in wonderful condition, and virtually void of any hits or even a hint of surface wear. At the top of the handle is a like condition SS runes. It retains 100% of not only the black enamel background, but also the same can be said for the silver lightening bolts and dual circles surrounding them. The nickel silver fittings are in good condition, and show the “fingerprint” characteristics of the hardware which were in-house produced at the Eickhorn firm. And that is the deep chased hand filed grooves that this edged weapon firm was well known for, as a trait on their crossguards. No doubt they are caster marked HE on the inside. The lower crossguard is stamped Roman numeral I on the reverse, and bench marked with the number 5 on the bottom of it. The top pommel nut does show some plier marks from someone who had to inspect the hilt at one time. In spite of that, both top and bottom crossguard fit the grip to a tee. I don’t think that there are 1/1000 early SS dagger out there, that displays the perfection that is shown, with regards to what you are seeing with this gorgeous grip / hilt assembly . It is totally unreal !

The scabbard to this dagger looks good. A little bit too good, as it has been re-blued somewhere along the line. That aside, the shell remains straight with just a couple tiny minor surface taps. In lieu of that, it is void of any splitting, bending, or major creases. Both upper and lower fittings are in decent shape, to include the bottom ball on the lower chape, which remains 100%. It is void of even so much as a single tap. Anyway, both fittings are secure and snug to this shell.

Finally the blade. While not entirely perfect, we have all certainly seen much worse. This blade remains straight, full length, void of any sharpening, tipping, or buffing. There is one small cutting edge chip shown in the photos, that is not all that terrible. An excellent SS  Meine Ehre heist Treue motto is etched straight down the center of the obverse, with each and every letter still retaining it’s nice dark factory burnishing. On the reverse is the large oval squirrel trademark logo which the Eickhorn factory used with the introduction of these early M33 SS daggers which made their appearance in February 1934.

Actually a decent M33 SS dagger for the money, which will display quite nicely.      SOLD