Controversy has never been good for a particular item in the short run, but good for the collector and the hobby in the long run. Debate is good, particularly in a "target rich" area such as these Huhnlein daggers. Yes, it is Sad to see things destroyed by opinion. However it's a double edged sword, it's also sad to see things "made-good" by opinion.
I'm looking forward to seeing this dagger in person at the MAX and hearing Craig's story, along with our Frederick Stevens discussion of the item. Also Ron's 2nd Bahnschutz and the "Battle of the Crossguards".
The only thing I've learned in this hobby is you never stop learning.
