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Here is one I have been seeking for a very long time...and worth the wait. This dagger appears as a "9" on Iron Mikes McSaar list.
The crossgrain is mint down to the blade tip..with a very light runner mark. Hard to upgrade this elusive producer.
Ernst Witte is also known for producing RLB daggers. Regards Larry
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Larry, stunning example of seldom-seen maker. Does'nt get much better than that. Congrats! Regards, Leipzig
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What a super and rare SA blade!
Congrats, Larry!
Herman
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Wow,that's a keeper for sure,congrats
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Thanks Gents...I am happy to acquire this maker..and add it to my collection. The motto font was quite attractive..in style unlike what is normally seen. 
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It's ALL in the DETAILS!!.......
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Very nice
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Larry, Great dagger and photos. That maker's mark is really first class! Thanks for sharing ...  Best! Bill
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First class SA dagger!
Regards, Wim
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what a find !!! The makers mark is unbelievable and what a nice cross-graining on the blade 11
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Ironically Larry, Witte is best known for their RLB's. A unique trail they have on RLB's is the maker mark being very light! Great score there, congrats!
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Larry,
Love the blade and what an awesome maker mark!
John
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Larry, Congrats! on finding one like this that has it all going for it.
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Thanks again Gentlemen..also there appears to me what may be an earlier variant logo.. for sale currently on Tom Wittmanns site. IMO it has the same simple characteristics we see also ( in the art work ) also of the early 1st type Ernst Pack logo. Nothing fancy..just there. Correct me if I wrong..but I think..I may have the 2nd type logo...as it has a little more detail. Below is both examples. Regards Larry
Last edited by Siegfried B; 04/28/2014 10:05 AM.
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What other surprises do you have in your collection ?
Urban B Martinez Jr
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Ohh... I have good one coming up in the near future
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outstanding!!! regards, Ryan
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That's a gem of a blade! Definitely a keeper!
Die Treue ist das Mark der Ehre!
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Great to find this maker on a SA in this condition. Congrats Larry. Nice score.
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