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#263659 04/22/2012 10:13 AM
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I'd like to show you some pictures of my 2nd model Luftwaffe dagger by R. Klaas. It has as nice personalization. Hope you like it.

Danny

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Danny,

Beautiful Luft, the dark handle is breathtaking. An exquisite dagger to say the least. That type of personalization is a first for me...very nice.

Rich


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Great piece!!!
Love the hand work to that eagle.
JLL Variation!!

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dr73,

In a word, "outstanding!"

Hope you'll find many more pieces like this for your collection. wink Thanks for sharing.

Best!

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That is one beautiful and EARLY example of a Klaas Luft! In my oppinion, the first type of guard and hand work style used on Klaas Luft 2nd (notice skinnier swastika and head style). There was a slightly earlier style of scabbard band used on the initial product from this maker but this one is right on its heels as far as early goes! NICE! Kevin.

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Very Nice Klaas beautiful period handwork and a very lovely grip. Interesting the top scabbard band is upside-down yep these workers were not perfect.


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Thanks for the nice comments guys.
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What is the meaning of the darker handle? This is not in my dagger book. Is it just personalization, or does it indicate a certain section of the Luftwaffe?


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Wow, That is a great looking early Klaas 2nd Luft there. -Congrats! smile
The personalization on each major part is a great added touch.

-serge-


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