Personalized Rare Maker SA by Grah – D667 –

As many edged weapon collectors will tell you, rare maker SA’s in decent condition are tough to find. One reason is that they are sought out all the time, and additionally they were manufactured in rather small production numbers. The more rare the maker is on the scale, the less actual number of daggers that it was estimated that a certain small cottage firm actually made and sold. That pretty much sums it up. When you get up into the 8-10 rarity area, these SA’s can become quite desirable with collectors. The dagger in this offering is not only a rare maker, but it is in decent condition, and it is personalized as well. Take a look.

Few of any period produced SA daggers has such a unique grip as the one shown on this edged weapon. It is a beautiful chunk of wood which is laden with dark sections intermingling with lighter grain. That marble combination is shown on both sides of this grip, and projects a fantastic effect not all that often seen. The wood is in good condition, showing just slight lifting and normal period wear pressure marks. The nickel silver emblems consisting of an upward beak eagle and SA runes button have been expertly set flush into the wood, and remain in very nice shape. All of the hardware encasing and holding this hilt tight, has turned dull with an undisturbed patina which has never been cleaned. On the reverse of the lower guard is shown the following set of numbers: 15 / 17003. This would indicate that the owner on this dagger was attached to the 15th SA Strurm Brigade, and that his Ausweiss number is 17003. You just don’t all that often see these early SA’s personalized in this fashion. When encountered, they certainly can be an extra draw in terms of desirability for the collector. Additionally, you can also make out the SA Gruppe stamp Nm for Nordmark, under the Ausweiss number. This Gau was an area located way up north in Germany near Hamburg. It is an SA Gruppe stamp that was rather small, and only seen stamped on NS crossguards roughly 4% of the time. A neat grip on this early Storm Trooper’s dagger, with it’s owner number and sturm unit.

As we know, the scabbards to these early daggers can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to condition. After all, some of these edged weapons were worn for a number of years on a daily basis by their owners. The shell to this dagger is straight, being void of any dents, dings, hits, or creases. While it does project a decent period brown anodizing over it’s surface, it’s mainly the lacquer which has crazed and broken down on top of this sheath. Both nickel silver fittings are in good shape, and held in place with the proper period dome head screws. Typical for these political daggers, the bottom ball has taken some hits and has some misshaping. And finally, the thing which makes this scabbard all important to this dagger. And that is, the same group of numbers which it’s owner stamped into the reverse of the crossguard, are seen just below the throat on the reverse of the upper fitting. How neat is that?

Lastly the blade to this SA, and it’s a pretty one at that. Full length, void of any pitting or tipping, the gorgeous luster which this edged weapon has is a beauty. Though difficult to see, it does have a couple tiny cutting edge imperfections, and slight roughness toward the tip. It’s honestly not all that bad, considering everything else this dagger has going for it.  Don’t get me wrong as it’s not totally perfect, but take a look at what a beautiful dark etched motto running straight down the obverse! Coupled with it is a stunning fine line crossgrain which graces both sides. Finally, on the reverse is the edged weapon logo which puts this SA in the 9 category on the rarity scale. And that is the prop plane trademark within a double oval representing the Carl Grah edged weapon firm. A truly beautiful blade, all in all.

An attractive SA for such a rare maker. Complete with it’s owner’s unit information.  SOLD