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Hello Guys, I bought an ss dagger which handle was cracked beyond repair, any idea where can I find a replacement?? thanks, 
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Try Johnson Reference Books
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Luis, it can be nicely repaired. However, finding a runes button can be difficult. Original handles with insignia are extremely hard to find and are usually costly.
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Is the rest of the dagger decent? What maker?
You can get that grip repaired a lot easier and cheaper than buying and fitting a genuine replacement.
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WHo is the maker? Each maker has specific shape etc. A real runes button is hard to find, may cost $300-500, whole nice early grip about $1000, in my experience.
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Last edited by LUIS22; 11/02/2012 05:04 PM.
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Ask Vern right here on this site about getting a repair job , He was doing some very nice repairs in the past for members
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I think Tom Wittmann does them as well.
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I used Wittmann was not impressed with repair totally obvious, Vern's are far better, cheers
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I could help you with a ss pin to your grip..
Cheers
Emil
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If you want a genuine SS button, it will cost you a lot (see above) plus $150 or more to have the repair made. And, the repair will be visible to a knowledgeable person. A intact grip from another dagger will be very hard to find as grips break more than blades ... plus it would have to be fitted.
A reproduction rune button is $25 - $50. Using one of those + repairs = $200 or a bit more.
Your dagger is not in top collectible shape. The blade has been sharpened an has traces of rust so beware of putting too much into it.
Hope this helps,
Dave
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Thanks Guys I asked Wittman and he mentioned around $300 to have it restored (fake runes of course)
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Seems a bit steep. Try Don Swanson, 573-474-8003. He's in Columbia, MO. I don't know if he still does restoration work or not, but it's worth a try
Last edited by Grumpy; 11/04/2012 06:23 AM.
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I have an early complete grip forsale right now if you are still looking.
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