#87264
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hi
Quite a time ago I intended to start a dagger collection and purchased these. I have long since realized that I cannot really afford to sustain a good collection and have decided to concentrate my collecting field elsewhere.Before I sell these I would appreciate your opinions on them as I do not under any circumstances wish to offer anything for sale that is not ok
thanks for looking
andy
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Unfortunately,there is damage to one side of the handle grip as can be seen. Is it worth trying to get this repaired or should I just sell it as it is?
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05/11/2007 04:44 PM
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hello andy, no problem for me all your daggers are original,but i see a little problem on the heere gehange?
best regards
patrick
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#87282
05/11/2007 04:59 PM
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Andy, They look good from the photos supplied. However would need detailed close-ups of the maker logos for better analysis.
I would leave the RAD Leader grip alone...
-wagner-
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#87283
05/11/2007 05:11 PM
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Many thanks
Here are some close ups of the maker marks. Hope they are ok?
regards
andy
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05/11/2007 05:32 PM
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I think the rad em is a fake , look at the details...my 2 cnts, Tiep
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05/11/2007 06:11 PM
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I believe tiep is .... correct.  And what about the Rad Leader? Does the blade seem a bit Loose in the hilt. I don't like the missing "O" in Original. Have seen that on fakes from Austria. Blades are made from soft steel. Almost lead like material. I had one sent to me the thing broke in my hand! Just got that bad Rad blade from my junk pile.. OH! -- Same bad Eickhorn logo!  Sorry Andy. It's a fake! - My opinion only. Will take photo and post. -wagner-
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#87289
05/11/2007 06:23 PM
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hi
Thanks for the replies. To be honest, in my opinion the blades are definatley not soft steel.
I don't know if I should do this, but I have taken the handles off and taken some more pictures that perhaps will confirm if these are copies.Please let me have your opinions and thanks for the help so far
cheers
andy
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05/11/2007 06:52 PM
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Well here are some photos of a BAD Rad leader Eickhorn logo. I'm no expert on these. Maybe some of the other guys will comment. Hope this helps.  -wagner-   
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#87295
05/11/2007 10:06 PM
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Hi Andy,
What's the maker marks on the fire bayonets?
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#87296
05/11/2007 10:20 PM
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Silver Badge #0398 My Avatar = My dagger security system! 
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#87297
05/12/2007 09:24 AM
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Im not sure with the RAD Hauer , but the blade and maker mark looks strange to me.
A very nice one is the Army dagger by Alcoso.This crossguard is the nicest army guard and typical Alcoso.
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#87298
05/13/2007 11:06 PM
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The tang on Andy's looks very well formed, not crude like Wagner's example of a RAD leader...
John Merling [email protected]MAX Life member OVMS Life member(Ohio Valley Military Society SOS) OGCA Life member(Ohio Gun Collectors Assoc) NRA Life member
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