Are or has there been known fakes of this knife? 13 In. long and 4. 25 lbs I had the opportunity to purchase this..it is not maker marked but I understand its not an issue, has the rubber seal. Will try to get better photos when its here. Thanks. Tiep

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I NO NOTTING COMMANDANT! These must be rare.

Is the Deep Sea Diver's Knife Naval Proofed?

Richard Kuchta

No Its just an unmarked plain one ,like the one on Johnsons site.T

Tiep,

If your knife isn't proofed it's worth less on the open market IMO. I think Dons & Rich K. will back me up on this. I don't think these have been "faked", per se. I believe non-proofed examples are referred to as "commercial" pieces. I really do need to get one of these someday, they're just so unusual looking.

Tiep:

I just went through a process of trying to find an unarguable Third Reich version of this knife. First of all, these are work knives, not for show, like the dress daggers and bayonets that many of us love to collect.

Variations of these knives have been and still are in use. At the last SOS, I saw wood-handled and authentic US versions of this knife.

If you want unarguable period weapons, then a trademark is optional, but a naval proof or waffen amp stamping is a necessity.

Any knife without the naval markings raises questions and is, IMHO, worth less than one with markings.

John

Thanks for the input guys. I figured I had to put in a ****ey reply to get you guys off your butts Any how yes, I would a gree that they are not worth as much as a 3rd Reich made knives, also they are cerainly worth less but not worthless pieces.These are known as period made commercial from everything Ive been able to scrounge up. Heck I know Johnson is inflated on prices in most every case but $800 plus for one unmarked without a scabbard, come on.Its supposed to be from Keil and it will go good by my WKC navy that I got from Keil. They really are great conversation pieces, the weight alone would crack a skull. Tiep

Very nice looking piece, Tiep!

Just wonder, if there are no markings, how to see the difference with those used by the French and the Brittisch? Those countries had a much bigger fleet and more divers (who used the same tools) than the Germans.

But I really like this knife and would probably buy it myself!

Best greetings,

Herman

Hi Herman, the guy that Im getting it from does have all other countries. He is going to send me pictures when back from Scottland on vacation with family.

That should be very interesting information, Tiep!

Keep us posted please, there is too few information about these wonderful divers knifes in my opinion.

A couple of years ago, I hesistated on buying one looking like the one you show (also no markings) and I still regret it today that I did not buy it, because I never saw one like it again.

Good luck!

Best greetings,

Herman

I bought blades for these about 15+ years ago from WKC. Some had trademarks and DIST. stamp (Aug Luneburg Kiel) Some blades were blank. Sold all at a MAX show. These were old stock blades..

Well, Im back with some info..hope it helps. The owner of these deep sea knives is Terry Pullen, a GD member!. He has all the other countries of the knives on ebay now. They dont seem to be moving very fast.They are interesting and all have the same basic style, heavy! Take a peak. Tiep

Hi tiep >>>>what is the link >>>??
regards

Alexandr, there are at least 4 different knives so youll have to go to ebay and type in search deep sea divers knives. Tiep

Just to save you searching here they are.

For my own preservation needs, how do you keep all the different knives looking the same patina, very interesting ????

Polish them all the same day and they will discolour at the same rate.

Really , how simple, almost looks like theyve been made together in the same shop. I smell a fart.

Your snide insinuations, both here and in your e-mails to me, are getting a little boring. I do not intend responding again until you have a valid complaint.

Dont respond , your word isnt worth dung here. I know where to get all those dags for way less.....you are a misleading .............