Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-4877635-20140901190111/@comment-5188977-20141104021010

Hmcooper4 wrote: Gusey1397 wrote: The fake dagger is still a dagger so it can still cut people. It just doesn't have the power of the Dark One's Dagger Only problem with that statement is that the Fake Dagger (which I am assuming that it is) cut the Dark One. It has pretty much been said that the ONLY weapon that can touch the Dark One is the Real Dagger. Com'n, Hooks left hook is still a hook and can cut and puncture people. But the only time it actually drew blood from Rumple was in New York, when he was stripped of all his magic. The other times it ended plunged into his chest, not even a drop. Same with Robin Hoods arrow (From Season 2), and I'm pretty sure that we've seen at least one sword run through him somewhere along the line.

No, The Fake DO Dagger will NOT cut Rumple, or at least will not draw blood from him. I am now heavily leaning towards the grand performance by Rumple, especially convincing knowing that he wanted no part of confronting Ingrid. I would lean towards a great performance, too.. in the absence of further evidence/information.