An SS dagger meant to be worn by all ranks of the SS was introduced in 1933. This dagger was very similar to the SA style. The construction of the SS dagger consisted of black ebony handles with an SS symbol insert located just below the pommel. In addition, a small eagle holding a swastika is placed on the center of the handle. The fittings are manufactured from plated zinc metal. The dagger was usually a special purchase item.
Initially, production of the dagger was not under RZM control. It was not until 1934 that the RZM started overseeing production of the dagger.

The SS dagger is one of the most desirable daggers to obtain by a collector. It is also a difficult one to find. There are many replicas flooding the market so the buyer must be very careful when purchasing one.

The hanger is made from leather and has a buckle to adjust the length of the belt. The hanger is attached to the scabbard via a chromed ring. The opposite end of the hanger has a clip which bears the RZM control number.

The stiching of the hanger is shown on the following picture. The markings in one of the rings are also illustrated.

The scabbard fittings are held together by flat head screws. The pommel is very similar to the ones found on the SA daggers.

The handle of the dagger is adorned with a nickel eagle. Later on the war the eagles were made of aluminum. The maker of the dagger inscribes its trademark on the bottom of the blade. The RZM control numbers "1198/38" designate the maker of the blade and the year of manufacturing (1938).

An inscription is found on the obverse side of the blade. This inscription reads reads "Meine Ehre heist Treue" which translates to "my honour is loyalty".