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I am not totally convinced... look at the leaf at the very top (furthest from the blade), they don't at all look alike to me.
But, even if so, is that of concern to you? Hack would have bought parts from other casters, like so many of the smaller guys did.
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Certainly no concern from me, I would have expected a smaller maker to be purchasing parts from external suppliers and the one on your Hack was undoubtedly bought in. Wittmann states that Herder also probably bought in their parts, although I have owned 2 by this maker with the leaf pattern shown above that I was unable to attribute to any other maker. The upper facing acorns are a nice touch!.
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Yes, those upper facing acorns are pretty unique. I have looked in Tom W's book and through my collection and can find no other that looks like that.
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Ok, here goes another Hack Luft2.. this time the mark without the oval.
Obverse:
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Reverse:
Note the very thin wire on the grip.
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The top of the crossguard:
Note how it looks just like the crossguard from the previous Hack.
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The Crossguard and the top of the scabbard.
The scabbards for both Hacks are very angular, almost square and very flat on the obverse and reverse sides.
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Very interesting thread! I post this variation of the trademark on a dress bayo, best regars
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One of the most, if not Thee Most, mysterious of 2nd Lufts I have had the pleasure to examine. It has so many features that are unique to this rare maker. Found this Hack-Werke recently, and thought I would post it here. Serge Note the interior of pommel is a very thin copper disk. I found that the feature is so when one tightens the pommel one finds that it aligns tightly and the pommel sits properly and eliminates the well known 'pommel spin' a known design challenge with 2nd Lufts. The taper tang and grip fit is of extremely tight tolerances. There is no 'wiggle' even before the tightening of the pommel.
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One of the many unique features in the Hack Luft, as noted by Tom Wittman, is the ferrule is carefully and exactly notched in both places for the grip wire clearance. Tom stated he has not seen this feature on any other 2nd Luft.
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Although, it hard to tell from this photo is that the scabbard is square in shape. Is of high quality, and unlike any other scabbard I have examined by any other maker.
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Very Unique Serge a well built Dagger and I love it
My Name is Bob and I am a "RACE O HOLIC" AND "THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS"
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Serge:
Yes, both my scabbards are squarish and both Hack TMs are on tapered tang blades.
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Gents,
Great pics & info in this thread. It's always nice to see previously unnoticed details on what we all would agree is quite an obscure manufacturer.
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Gents,
Great pics & info in this thread. It's always nice to see previously unnoticed details on what we all would agree is quite an obscure manufacturer. Thanks Bob, Johnny and Billy. That's the way I look at it. A rare maker, with few examples surviving, and a whole lot the extra hand work that shows extra effort, is some of the great things we see in this hobby, and it can take years to realize it ! Best of Christmas Holidays to All, Serge
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Boy Serge, this is a sweet and very unique Luft! LOVE it! Never seen the brass disc or notched ferrel before.. this is the earliest configuration I have seen with this rare maker! Simply a wonderful find! Congrats! Kevin.
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