Navy Officer Dagger with Damascus Blade and Ivory Grip by WKC Solingen

Navy Officer Dagger with Damascus Blade and Ivory Grip by WKC Solingen

Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger Model 1938 in a particularly high-grade configuration with Damascus blade, ivory grip, portepee and one present hanger part. The dagger was manufactured by WKC Solingen and additionally bears the distributor etching “J. Robrecht Hofl. Berlin”. The overall length is approximately 40.9 cm. This is a rare and elaborately equipped naval dagger with decorated scabbard, gilded non-ferrous metal fittings and a very finely executed Damascus blade. The second hanger part is not present.

Grip & Fittings: Light-colored, slightly oval ivory grip with surrounding brass wire wrapping. The crossguard and pommel are made of gilded non-ferrous metal. The pommel is executed in the form of the typical national eagle, holding a wreath with swastika in its claws. Below the crossguard is the leather buffer washer. The portepee is originally tied to the dagger and complements the representative appearance of the piece.

Blade: Double-edged Damascus blade with double fullers on both sides. The Damascus structure is clearly visible and gives the blade a particularly high-grade, decorative surface. The blade tang is stamped “P D”, standing for Paul Dinger Damascus steel. In addition, the works number “80” is present, matching the number on the pommel. The reverse side bears the maker mark WKC Solingen. On the side of the ricasso is the distributor etching “J. Robrecht Hofl. Berlin” for J. Robrecht, court supplier Berlin. The release button above the maker logo is intact.

Scabbard: Elaborately made, hammered and decorated scabbard in the typical configuration of the Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger. The scabbard has two decorated suspension bands with fully closed suspension rings. The throat piece is separately inserted and secured from the sides by two screws. The elaborate surface structure and decorative fittings underline the representative character of this naval dagger.

Hanger Part & Portepee: The dagger is offered with its originally tied portepee and one present hanger part. The hanger part corresponds to the typical configuration for the Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger. However, only one part of the two-piece hanger is present; the second hanger part is missing. The portepee is attached to the dagger and completes the appearance of this elaborately executed piece.

Special Features: Especially noteworthy are the combination of Damascus blade, ivory grip, WKC Solingen, distributor etching J. Robrecht Hofl. Berlin, the “P D” stamp for Paul Dinger Damascus steel and the matching works number 80 on blade tang and pommel. Together with the decorated scabbard, portepee and present hanger part, this is an exceptionally high-grade and collector-relevant piece within Kriegsmarine edged weapons. The second hanger part is not present and is therefore explicitly mentioned.

Historical Background: Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger Model 1938 with Damascus Blade

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