I remember seeing that dagger. I know how you feel brother. Love the hobby, but it's a professional game now. Just isn't enough good legitimate stuff out there to take a chance unless your a pro in this specific field of collecting and know what to really look for.
It was sure fun in the 60's and 70's ...but who knew?

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