UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons SA & NSKK Dagger Forum Hugo Rader SA

I'm through asking for opinions after doing so for the one below.
Supposed to be very rare? See any issues? I know condition is not mint, probably considered good.

Photos:

Nice knife... Looks like the blade and fittings may have been polished up a bit (never good) but all in all a nice original knife.
Congrats.
Johnny

Johnny V-
I've not actually purchased it yet, but considering.
Would you put this in your collection for $800?
Hows the rarity of the maker?

Three more photos before you answer:

At $800 it is at the highest end of the scale for that condition and that maker. I would put it more in the $650.00 or so range. From my experience in buying and selling SA daggers....condition is everything. That one is just OK, not desireable at all unless you simply must have that maker. I have been there and never, ever won at resale time when I bought them buffed like that.

Just my opinion.

Mark

I would not put a "buffed" dagger in my collection. Many sellers buff/clean them and then call them "near mint" or "excellent plus". However seasonded collectors avoid them at all costs.
I concur with Marks statement.

Find one with "original" patina in unmessed with condition. Pay a $1,000 or more for one with a "un-semichromed" blade, and you'll be a lot better off in the long run IMO.

Condition is everything. That being ORIGINAL "unimproved" condition.

-serge-

thanks guys.

I agree. $700 TOPS!
Good luck!
Johnny