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I've had a few of these over the years but this is the best one by far, I don't often use the word "mint" but this is as close as I have seen, there is still a lot of the original lacquer on the fittings, the casting on the fittings is also very sharp showing no wear at all.
Gary
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That is absolutely stunning. What is it's overall length please?
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Jim
The length of the dagger is 9" with a blade length of 5.5".
I forgot to mention the leather scabbard which is also in superb condition.
Gary
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Gary,
That is an awesome piece, the attention to detail in the fittings and etch are superb for a mini.
I like it.
Rich
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For those who have not seen this particular miniture dagger before, like all the other miniture daggers it is based on a larger version.
Gary
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Wow. I am like the scabbard - green with envy.  Congratulations on a fantastic piece. Thanks for showing it. --dj--Joe
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Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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Incredible!
I have never seen such quality in a mini!!!
These 2 daggers would make an incredible display together!
Congrats Gary!!!
Johnny
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Gary thats two great minis you have there.Thank you for shareing them with us paul
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Gary thats two great minis you have there.Thank you for shareing them with us paul @ Vigs 48, the second one shown is the "big" (original size) counterpart of the mini (letter opener) shown in the first posts. @ Gary, each time you show your very rare original size DJ hunting dagger I know what I especially do miss in my collection! Very nice and also rare miniature, thank you for showing both. Regards,
wotan, gd.c-b#105
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Guys
I'm glad you liked the mini, they are a quality item, as Wotan mentions they are listed in the advertisments of the time as a "letter opener".
The larger piece is one of my favourites.
Cheers
Gary
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Best Mini in quality I've ever seen. Astonishing in it's detail. Congrats !
Good to have seen you at the SOS.
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What a beautifull mini! Congretulations!
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Wandering about through old posts. Had to bring this one back. --dj--Joe
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Gary these mini's are a quality build for sure, i was Lucky enough to get a minty one myself straight from Germany.
The large one with the JS Portepee is simply stunning!
Thx for sharing these gems.
Ger
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