Ok guys, here are some answers that i got. Any of you guys wish to add on, please do ok.
Quote from ORPO
"Ibrahim,
I knew Jim Atwood back in the day (1960s). I used to still run into him at the MAX before he died. In answer to your questions:
1. Yes, Atwood fakes refer to Major James P. Atwood.
2. His reference book is indispensable for collectors to know what he had access to and to be able to understand the terms, "Atwood fake" and "parts dagger."
3. The back story is that Atwood was a pioneer of German dagger collecting when he was stationed in Germany and had access to the original manufacturers of these daggers. He researched and wrote this book and broke new ground. He also bought up unused parts by the pound and had new parts made if he could not find a suitable part. He also sold daggers and some were made up of original parts, some original and reproduction parts, and some had no original parts (i.e. complete fakes). He also pictured some of these "parts daggers" in his book to give them the air of authenticity. He also fabricated documentation in some instances.
Now, Jim Atwood was investigated by the Army and sent home in disgrace. He was reviled by collectors who bought these daggers believing them to be genuine. He finally sold his cache of parts to another author/dealer in the US who still sells them as parts today (not assembled daggers). Atwood's reputation was somewhat rehabilitated in his later years by some in the hobby and he attended the MAX shows until his death.
I hope this helps you understand the collector terms and the man and the hobby a bit.
P.S.
If you are going to collect German daggers, you need a copy of Atwood's book but take it with a very large grain of salt.""
What is an Atwood fake ?
