#94979
08/11/2007 04:14 PM
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This a very sweet Kober, thanks to PVON!
Those Suhl makers have an important thing in common; the grips are made of oak or similar hardwood. I have never seen a Suhl made SA with poor fittings between the grip and cross guards, no shrinking at all. It’s the same with the Berlin maker Haco.
I believe that oak or similar hardwood doesn’t shrink over the years like other type of woods used by most makers do.
Have anyone of you guys seen a Suhl or Berlin SA with poor grip to crossguard fittings?
Sam,
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08/11/2007 04:19 PM
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08/11/2007 04:22 PM
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08/11/2007 04:28 PM
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vielen dank JR mein freund!
Here is some shots that show excellent grip to crossguard fittings on those Suhl babies.
Sam,
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08/11/2007 04:29 PM
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#94992
08/11/2007 04:32 PM
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Gee Sam... you sure are picking up some really nice daggers. Good on you Sir.
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#94993
08/11/2007 05:16 PM
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Just awesome ! Fantastic grips and this is what's its all about. Well done !
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08/11/2007 07:48 PM
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Thanx Scott, yes I found some nice pieces recently and waiting for another babie to show up next week. It's a fantastic Pack Ground Rohm. It will be shown on the Rohm section...
Thanx Pat, I appriciate you input..
Sam,
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#94995
08/11/2007 08:21 PM
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Hi Sam,
for me , the Suhler makers and around are the best of all.Very good workmanship.Please note,Suhl and the ambiance areas was a big weapons town .Almost you find on suhler daggers oak grips,but often we can see beech.This two woods are the dominant on suhler daggers. Best.
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08/11/2007 08:29 PM
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WOW .... Sam, the Blades just don't get any Better - we can almost see your relection in them! Crossgrain = should be in a Ref. Book.
The Grips don't get any better either - looks like the Oak could have been from the same tree. Love Oak, as it's distinctive patterns are pleasing & it can be sawn as straight, quarter sawn & diagonal - all are beautiful.
Congratultions on Primo SUHL Daggers...
Txs, Dave / dblmed
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08/11/2007 08:44 PM
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Thats a sweet dagger. I saw it Pvons site and the thought had crossed my mind but just had a large car and vacation expense....congrats on a beauty!
I am not taking anything away from the dagger but just out of curiousity, in pic 7 there is a difference in the blade near the guard. Is that an indication that the blade could have been cleaned?
Bob
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#94998
08/11/2007 09:54 PM
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Them sure are perty!
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08/11/2007 10:01 PM
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Bob, It looks like it might be the reflection of the cross guard. Fantastic dagger Sam. An absolutely beautiful grip with very distictive graining and sharp contour lines. Nice minty blade......doesn't get any better than that. Enjoy John
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08/11/2007 10:24 PM
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Fabulous daggers,beautifully photographed.I agree with all the oak comments,very very nice grips,superb workmanship.Well done. Ivan.
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08/11/2007 10:32 PM
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On image #7 above, you really captured the cross grain and maker's mark.. Excellent!
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08/11/2007 11:26 PM
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I must commend Sam, he does take excellent photos.
Bob
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08/12/2007 05:10 AM
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Thanx for input Bob!
Of course there is always a possibility that a nice blade like this could have been carefully cleaned at some point... Honestly I don't know if this blade has been cleaned or not, but 100% strong crossgrain remains as you can see and there is no damage to the motto or Makermark….
Sam,
I am not taking anything away from the dagger but just out of curiousity, in pic 7 there is a difference in the blade near the guard. Is that an indication that the blade could have been cleaned?[/QUOTE]
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08/12/2007 05:14 AM
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Thanx to all of you for kind words and inputs. Very much appreciated fellows! Sam,
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08/12/2007 03:04 PM
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Nice ones Sam!
Over 60 yrs and the chances of a lone finger print occuring means most blades have been wiped but not damaged!
PVON
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08/12/2007 03:13 PM
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quote: Originally posted by pvon: Nice ones Sam!
Over 60 yrs and the chances of a lone finger print occuring means most blades have been wiped but not damaged!
PVON
I Agree with you 100% PVON...
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08/13/2007 07:18 AM
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That is a beautiful group of Suhl daggers Sam! The slanted woodgrain on the Kober is stunning! I also like the Haenel grip, which looks to be the same type of golden wood often seen on Kobers. You're right - Suhl makers are fantastic!
Regards
Russell
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08/13/2007 11:54 AM
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Thanx for your kind words Russell! Much appreciated! Sam,
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08/14/2007 07:35 PM
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You have a really nice Suhl gang yourself Ralf…very nice to see..
Sam,
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08/14/2007 08:35 PM
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Beautiful daggers, you must be very proud of them & rightly so! Absolutely first class in every respect
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08/14/2007 11:29 PM
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quote: Originally posted by Landser: Beautiful daggers, you must be very proud of them & rightly so! Absolutely first class in every respect
Many thanx Landser! I appreciate your input very much. Sam,
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