At the SOS a couple of Russian "Bulk Buyers" usually pile us a bunch under the table. This SOS was no exception. During a drop-off (on the cement) I noticed a SS dagger.




Looking original with the vertical hanger I asked where did he find this one? Reply: "On table".

Then he asks me if it was a "Good Deal for $2,000 ?".

As I pull out the blade for a look I get distracted by some questions on an items on the table....
But I glance and see the blade seems OK with plenty of crossgrain left..

While holding the dagger motto up I finally answer the questions and then flip it over to check the reverse and the maker...



I see it's a Pack and I say again..."Where did you find this?" Reply: "On table"

While shaking my head and wondering how these guys scored a dagger like this on a table, JR walks by.
I ask him "did you see this what the Russian's picked up for 2K?", as I hand him this dagger.
JR then looks and the maker and say: "Where did they find this"? My Reply...Yep you guys got it.... "On a table".

ya could be BS too. Nit.

How about doing the good deed of the century, and pass it along to me for what you paid, plus a small profit?....I'll never be able to afford one, otherwise.....You'll be legendary for your kindness, and people will tell the story, forever...

Bob.

Woaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, what a great score.
This never happened to me, I always pay retail for my stuff, damned !

The rest of the day I can't get over that dagger. I keep reaching down into the growing pile on the floor and and checking it out. Telling myself this one is every bit as "tight" as my Boker and perhaps even tighter.

Later that evening at the BAR at the Hotel with some of the "boys" JR tells me "You should really call in a marker and make them a deal on that one for your collection". "You don't find e-packs too often".

Well the next morning I had to make a deal...
What would it take?

Well it took a "run-of-the-mill" SS dagger and a Eick 2nd Navy and .... I got it!



A Big THANK YOU to JR!

Pat the envious !
Well done my friend.

Thanks Pat.
Just one of many stories I wanted to share with you guys.

..And Pat..there was plenty of beer left too. Later Johnny found a good place for it.

Your Lucky day
Nice catch .

LH

Serge great catch mate hey could you put a name to these guys in the pic are you in there?.....Best Scott.

Thanks LH and Scott.

In the photo are 3 dagger collectors. Starting from the left:

1. Johnny ...Specialty..everything! ..from U.S.
2. Gary ...Specialty..Hirschfangers! ..from U.K.
3. JR...Specialty...SS! ..from U.S.

Regards,
-serge-

Serge!
I like it when people refer to my "specialty" as being "everything".
It makes me feel accomplished... Maybe I should put that on my business card!

Johnny, Specializing in: Damn near everything.

Anyway, the show was fun and congrats on the SS dagger! These deals are getting tougher and tougher to find.
Good hunting,
Johnny

quote:

Originally posted by Serge (aka Wagner):
Thanks LH and Scott.

In the photo are 3 dagger collectors. Starting from the left:

1. Johnny ...Specialty..everything! ..from U.S.
2. Gary ...Specialty..Hirschfangers! ..from U.K.
3. JR...Specialty...SS! ..from U.S.

Regards,
-serge-

AHA I FINNALY KNOW WHAT JR LOOKS LIKE .....Cheers Scott.

And gary , got to have the best hirshfangers in the uk check out his threads fantastic

More pics!
Here is Serge!

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Oh..Oh..Oh...That's rough Johnny!
looks like I drank the whole bottle and didn't share!

It was a fun show anyway...from what I could remember!

Regards,
-serge-

quote:

Originally posted by Serge (aka Wagner):
Oh..Oh..Oh...That's rough Johnny!
looks like I drank the whole bottle and didn't share!

It was a fun show anyway...from what I could remember!

Regards,
-serge-

What have you in the box on the table my freind ?

LH

LH,
Just an old Ronson lighter box I use to my camera in.

-serge-