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Gentlemen,

this is a well worn Zollgrenzschutz or land custom dagger. The Portepee is frozen to the hilt and can't be removed. The dagger shows the right amount of wear, I love those traces when you can see where the Portepee rubbed against the crossguard arm.

No, this is not a minty from outside, but the blade is so nice. Crossgrain to the tip, really lovely.
Thanks to Ron Weinand who gave me important help with his knowledge about this dagger.

Thank you for your thoughts in advance.

Best;
Flyingdutchman












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This is a very nice specimen of a HÖRSTER custom dagger with honest wearing traces. You see, this dagger has been there. History pure.
Now you need a "wearing.." pic wink .
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Nice piece, congrats.
Best, Oleg.

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As Wotan says, this piece is history itself. What I like about it its character & obvious originality. Great looking display too!


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Very nice piece that shows its passage through time.. and has a great blade!! Congrats. Kevin.


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In wear photo of land customs dagger

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Now that's an uncommon photo, wow!


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What a wonderful assembly and dagger !!! The very best I have seen this year !!! How did you happen upon this collection ?


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