Slant Grip Army Officer’s Dagger by Eickhorn – D912
That’s right, this listing is for one of these elusive introductory Heer daggers which was manufactured by the Carl Eickhorn firm. The so called slant grip tapered tang dolch by this edged weapon company is a rather scarce dagger to say the least. As a matter of fact, it comes in at a 7 on the Heer rarity list. Though not a perfect example, it may fit the bill for a collector not wanting to pay 3 times the amount that this one is listed for, even if a mint example were to be located. Have a peek.
A striking as well as beautiful light pumpkin colored grip starts the hilt of this dagger off in fine order. It is the slant grip variety which edged weapon collectors hunt down with a vengeance. The color is exactly the same both obverse and reverse of this handle, with the Trolon material as perfect as it gets. The 1st style Eickhorn crossguard has been finely hand tooled and enhanced, exhibiting wonderful detail to the eagle clenching a swastika in it’s talons. Over the surface of this component a dark rich patina has nearly turning the crossguard totally black. As expected, it is a 14 leaf pommel holds this hilt solid and firm. It to displays fine hand enhanced tooling to bring out the detail of the oak leaves which surrounds it. Finally, wrapped around the ferrule section of this grip is a 23cm portapee. The knot looks like it has been on this hilt forever.
And absolutely killer scabbard accompanies this early slant grip Eick. It is straight, it is black, and it’s the nicest shell that I have ever seen on one of these early armies by this edged weapon firm. Look at the oak leaf bands on how the sculptured relief jumps out in a striking visual appearance. Both bands are firmly in place and hold the hanger rings properly. Though the throat is solidly in place, one screw is missing on the left side and gone to time.
We finish up with the blade. Well, you can see that it has endured some aging, scaring, and surface oxidation over the last 80 years. In spite of that, it still remains full length, void of any tipping, cutting edge chips or bends, and is drawn to a needle sharp point. The blade washer is still intact, and firmly set on the underside of the crossguard. On the reverse is the small double oval trademark, the logo that the Eickhorn firm first used on their introductory army officer daggers in 1935.
A neat double oval Eickhorn slant, which someone is going to enjoy in their collection. SOLD