Real or Fake Luftwaffe Dagger?

[Bluepeter]

I'm doing some research on this dagger for a friend of mine and was very pleased to find such an interesting Web site. It looks like you guys sure know your stuff. I'm a rank amateur when comes to military paraphernalia and was hoping some one here could shed further light on this dagger. So far, from my research, I believe it might possibly be a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger/No maker valued around $500 to $800 American. Anyone have a Yea or Nay.Thanks, Bluepetehttp://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b338/bluepeter8/dagger2.jpghttp://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b338/bluepeter8/dagger1.jpg

[1Cie GevGn]

There was a thread not so long ago about a dagger from WW2, so I imagine you'll get an answer shorty. I myself am not an expert on cutlery, so I wish you good luck on your queste ;)

[Abolith]

my suggestion would be to head on over to http://www.feldgrau.com/ those guys know damn near everything about WW2 German equipment, units, history ect.. and if they can't ID it for sure they will know were to go.

[TuNeRsHaRk]

or try www.germandaggers.com

i think my dad has one identical to that one thats real but i dont have it for comparison(hes a ww2 german militaria freak btw)

[Bluepeter]

thanks guys for the info I'll try those sites.

[Freibier]

Can't tell from the pics if it's a original or not, but no markings are generally dubious.
You know we germans love order and we love to stamp and mark things .. ;)

[gregb]

Could be this one http://www.germandaggers.com/Dagger%20Reference%20Guide/lufttwo.htm

[TuNeRsHaRk]

hey peter, my dads a collector and he wants to know what the "maker mark" says?

any idea or pictures of details?

[Victrix]

theres your answer

http://www.germanmilitaria.com/Luftwaffe/photos/L16354.html

[JoaMei]

Well, my Father is a real expert in this area(And we have an Original Luftwaffe dagger too). I showed the Pictures to him and he says it looks real.
But its not complete because it lacks Portepee & Hangers.

A complete real Luftwaffe Dagger costs about 600€ here in Germany.