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#260266 02/23/2012 02:08 PM
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Here is one that I have not looked at for a long, long time. Actually this is the only SA dagger I have and i think this is only the 2nd time I have had it out since I bought it about 5 or 6 years ago. I had forgotten how nice it was. Not a very common maker I believe. This dagger was never cleaned as can be seen from the dull nickel finish although I did renwax the blade before putting it in my cabinet. the colour of the nickel is actually green but this doesn`t show very well with my camera. Nice burnish in the MM and motto I think. Blade is nice with a little grey here and there and the cross grain is very light and hard to capture.

I`ve enjoyed looking at it again, I hope you do smile

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Landser #260268 02/23/2012 02:14 PM
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Landser #260275 02/23/2012 05:23 PM
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Hey Landser,
Very nice early SA indeed. I've heard of this maker but I don't think I ever saw one. Nice dark motto, nice crossgraining, and overall in very nice condition, a keeper for sure.

Nice pictures, thanks for showing.

Rich

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Pitbull63 #260279 02/23/2012 07:02 PM
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Rich, thanks for your comments. Praise indeed having seen the quality of some of your fine collection.

Since I focused on heer daggers everything else took a back seat to the degree of exclusion for political daggers. Much of that was due to the hype and resultant price increase following the publication of Mr. Wittmann`s book rather than a lack of interest in SA`s.

For one of the most common daggers they do seem to command a surprising premium.

I do not recall seeing more than a couple of G. Felix over the years but & I am not exactly sure of the rarity rating but I think probably a 7 or 8. Rather a boring MM IMO.

I would confess to preferring an Aesculap or one of the Suhl makers TBH. Aesculap for the great MM and Suhl maker for their fantastic grips. But, this one will do....... :))

Landser #260284 02/23/2012 08:27 PM
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Hey Landser,

Let me add my compliment as well because that is one heck of a nice dagger you have!As well as that E Pack bayonet! Thank you.

Mikee #260293 02/23/2012 10:15 PM
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If your only going to have one then that's one to have, very nice indeed


Regards Sean
seany #260306 02/24/2012 12:37 AM
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Hi Landser,, a very nice "One and only' to have!! The blade is awesome. Regards Larry


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Larry C #260330 02/24/2012 11:03 AM
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Very nice Landser, is perfectly inscription on the blade and in good condition with an unusual manufacturing, the handle with its red color is very nice, a SA Dagger desirable for any collection.

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Thank you all for your appreciation and comments!


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Landser #260406 02/25/2012 04:59 PM
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That is a great looking SA Landser! The dark motto and MM really set off that nice blade and hilt!! Congrats! Kevin.


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