#67638
05/23/2006 04:05 PM
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Hi all,
I just purchased a Type I 1936 chained SS dagger for around $5700 and have an inspection period. Recieved the dagger yesterday and it has a large lower cross guard tang hole that the blade does not cover. This gap was not illustrated in the pictures or description. Please see pictures. I was told by the seller this is seen on occasion on later produced daggers.
I would appreciate your opinion wether I should return or not? Can any one tell me if they have seen this large of a gap on other original dagger? Does it effect resale value?
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Kalvin aka blademan
Thanks, Blademan
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#67639
05/23/2006 04:07 PM
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front side of blade. This was the side that was shown in the description of the dagger.
Thanks, Blademan
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#67640
05/23/2006 04:47 PM
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Poor fit is possible on late daggers, but that would bother me too.
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#67641
05/23/2006 05:02 PM
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I have seen poor fit on late daggers but nothing at all like that crossguard hole you show in the picture.
I would return the dagger.
Dave
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#67642
05/23/2006 05:04 PM
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IMO it would effect resale value.
GDC gold #0081
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#67643
05/23/2006 06:02 PM
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When you're paying that sort of money, I would get my money back too. Thankfully you have that option.
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#67644
05/23/2006 08:05 PM
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No question in my mind: return it. I've never seen that bad a fit on an original dagger.
"And I will show you where the Iron Crosses grow"
-Cross of Iron
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#67645
05/23/2006 08:26 PM
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No way it came from the factory that way. It is true the later daggers, and even a few of the earlier ones, have less than perfect lower crossguards fits, but that is ridiculous!
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#67646
05/25/2006 01:46 AM
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Thank you to every one who left their input on this issue. Thanks in part to your input, I have decided to return this item and I guess I am in the market for a different Chained SS dagger.
Thanks again, Kalvin
Thanks, Blademan
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#67647
05/25/2006 02:08 AM
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early or late ... , look to get your money back
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#67648
05/25/2006 08:26 AM
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Try lakesidetrader he has a good reputation in the collecting comunity and a few chained daggers i see...Damian
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#67649
05/28/2006 06:35 PM
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Hey Guy, Just a by the by, looking at the wood hanging over the bottom crossguard and in general, it does not look like the grip is made of Ebony! That would instantly queer it for me, not even seeing the gap. 3FL
"Don't crush that Dwarf! Hand ME the Pliers."
Frank Zappa
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#67650
05/28/2006 06:53 PM
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3fl,
I didn't catch that. Thanks for the input.
Kalvin
Thanks, Blademan
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