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Found this at the last Max show, I was extremely lucky to have been invited up to a collectors room, wasn't to sure what I was going to find but when I laid my eyes on this piece I just knew I had to have it, early Ivory slant grip Puma.
Gary
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This is a beautiful dagger! Obviously a professional made slant ivory grip. First I see this way. I do like it much more than the sometimes "homemade" looking (but also extremely rare) examples I have already seen.
The ivory structure within the grip is to die for! And the patination of the dagger, all makes me now speechless!
Regards,
wotan, gd.c-b#105
"Never look for sqare eggs" as a late owner of an original FHH-dagger used to say.
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Gary what a beautiful and rare dagger. The grip is just fantastic not to mention coupled with the beautiful early hilt and scabbard. The crossguard as you probably know is the early rare type-1 generic you see on the early Puma slants. Wonderful dagger.
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Gary,
you see me jealous.
Best;
Hermann
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Regards Sean
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Simply amazing! Congretulations!
Danny
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Gary, Exceptional, truly a work of art!  W~
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Yes,that's a super rare beauty,congrats.
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Congratulations on adding such a great piece to your collection and thanks for sharing.
--dj--Joe
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Such a rare piece Gary, I was really pleased just to hold it! Very correct too, known fittings on initial production Puma's. Only ever seen one other SLANT ivory, can't remember who owned it though, believe it was a WKC. Congrats!! Kevin.
It's ALL in the DETAILS!!.......
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What a outstanding dagger!  Congrats Gary.
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Gary,
Like everything else in your collection, this dagger is absolutely stunning!!! This has got to be the nicest ivory handles ever!!! You sure know how to find them!!!
Well done
Rich
In memory of my loyal companion Nitro. 
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Thanks guys, it was not cheap but a must have piece for me, sometimes it's about stepping up to the plate, it's something I'm going to enjoy looking at for a very long time.The graining in the Ivory is stunning and is amongst the best I have.
Cheers
Gary
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Top notch addition Gary. That piece just takes the breath away. Worth the trip just for that one army dagger alone.
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That is special. Congrats.
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