#84932
02/28/2006 01:05 AM
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Guys, I wasn't really lucky at the SOS show, since I couldn't find any of the 3 daggers that I was searching for.  However, I did find what I think could be the nicest SA dagger at the show. I've must have seen at least 100 SA's and none were close to this one. This one just felt on my laps when I first came in on late thursday afternoon. The condition is simply "pristine" and would be rated as Mint. The blade is mint, the handle has a gorgeous light brown color to it and best of all, full lacquer on the scabbard, with no hits on the ball and screws unturned.  What I can say, except that it is the finest SA that I have ever owned. 
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#84933
02/28/2006 01:06 AM
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02/28/2006 01:06 AM
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02/28/2006 01:07 AM
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02/28/2006 01:07 AM
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02/28/2006 01:08 AM
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02/28/2006 01:08 AM
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#84939
02/28/2006 01:55 AM
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Just Amazing - never saw an example in better condition!
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#84940
02/28/2006 01:59 AM
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didnt see that one..good catch
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#84941
02/28/2006 02:11 AM
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You weren't exaggerating when you told me about that one! Wow! My offer still stands by the way. I'll buy it from you for what you paid for it! Hell, I'd even up it by $50 Very nice Pat.
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#84942
02/28/2006 02:49 AM
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I was there with you when you bought that one and it was in amazing shape to say the least, and great price to boot!!!
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#84943
02/28/2006 07:21 AM
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Thats what I keep searching for. Maybe one day. Very nice Pat.............Jimmy
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#84944
02/28/2006 08:26 AM
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Beautiful dagger Pat - just needs a bag and a tag!
Regards
Russell
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#84945
02/28/2006 01:12 PM
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Great dagger! Great pictures too! We don't see nice quality pictures like this on most dealer sites.
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#84946
02/28/2006 01:19 PM
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Extremely! Nice dagger Pat.
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#84947
02/28/2006 01:59 PM
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Magnificent Pat-no RLB's then??
Paul
FUR EHR' UND PFLICHT BIS HERZ UND KLINGE BRICHT
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#84948
02/28/2006 02:04 PM
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#84949
02/28/2006 02:13 PM
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Thank you guys !  Paul, I couldn't find one "near mint" RLB EM. Must have seen a dozen of them but they were all in E+ to E++ condition. As for the others, Funeral Luft and Railway Leader 1st model...........none existant. 
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#84950
02/28/2006 05:09 PM
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Just came back from Louisville.
Congratulations with that fantastic SA find, Pat!
I did not see that one at the show, though I was there since Thursday 12 30 PM.
I would leave it without tag and bag, it looks perfect as it is!
Greetings,
Herman
You never have enough HJ-knifes!
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#84951
02/28/2006 05:20 PM
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That was a screamer My Friend !
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#84952
02/28/2006 07:28 PM
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wow 
Regards Sean
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#84953
03/01/2006 12:23 AM
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HI Pat,VVVEEERRRYYYY NNIICCCEEE!!!!! Congrats.Dutchman.
"Alles Fur Deutschland"
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#84954
03/01/2006 05:34 PM
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You seem to attract mint SA daggers like a magnet Pat. Absolutely pristine example.
"And I will show you where the Iron Crosses grow"
-Cross of Iron
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#84955
03/01/2006 05:44 PM
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Well: I for one am watching Pats acquisitions with interest. In a few more years I think we'll have a good excuse to invade Canada. I'm forming a group called the Arizona Raiders and,in addition to the "spoils of war", we're going for your Molson too!!   "Pour piller et le pillage est mon but"!!  Jim
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#84956
03/01/2006 06:00 PM
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Oh, that one would go nicely with my near mint Carl Schmidt HJ-knife.I might have to pry it out of your hands one day Pat. Ulf.
"The man who stands at a strange threshold, should be cautious before he cross it.
Glance this way and that. Who knows beforehand what foes may sit, awaiting him in the hall?" -Odin
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#84957
03/01/2006 07:32 PM
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Jim "Pour piller et le pillage est mon buts"!! I'm impressed and you've certainly choosen the proper wordings for the invasion of Canuckland. Why don't you bring a bottle of Tequila on your way up ? Ulf, I didn't know that they ever made a HJ knife........cooool !
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#84958
03/02/2006 12:56 AM
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Another beauty Pat.
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#84959
03/02/2006 01:24 PM
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THat is just a B-e-a-utiful SA!! CONGRATS!! Kevin.
It's ALL in the DETAILS!!.......
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#84960
03/07/2006 04:28 AM
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Very nice dagger. I have only owned two that compare. One I just sold yesterday, and the other one Paul owns It's a Tiger, and I want it back!
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#84961
03/07/2006 08:17 AM
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o/k Craig, straight swop for the GO.....
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#84962
03/07/2006 02:06 PM
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Pat, I got home and went crazy trying to find out if I had that maker. I do and it is a nice one as well. I hope one day you can visit Nashville, bring a big bag! (And a bunch of bucks and beer!) That one you got is a stone beauty! I didn't even see it and I got 9 really nice SA's at the SOS. Even a Bismark! Mark
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#84963
03/07/2006 02:11 PM
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That's an invitation I can't refuse and will bring plenty of Canadian beer..........the real stuff!
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#84964
03/13/2006 10:41 PM
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Got to see it at the show. It still is a beauty! They are still out there under $1000.00 in this condition. cheers, Ryan
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#84965
03/18/2006 12:42 PM
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Very impressive dagger....Im jealous! Did you buy it from any name brand dealers??
Bob
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#84966
03/18/2006 05:40 PM
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Bob, Bought it from a guy who had a table at the show and that was selling his whole collection, in order to finance some franchise project. Would've paid at least a 1000$ for this is one, if it would've came from a big dealer name. Fortunately, I paid just half that value for it and YES, there are still some great deals at the SOS show. I've seen SS EM's and Chained SS being bought from fellow collectors, at 30% to 40% off their normal retail prices. Where do you think dealers are getting their daggers from ? You just have to be there, at the right place and with a bit of luck, and voila !
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