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Hello colleagues, another piece seen for sale, but naturally I would like to read your comments before making any decision, it is a DLV Dagger "Alcoso" do you see red flags here? Grateful as always for all your comments.







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You need a close up photo of the scabbard mouth to see the markings.

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I'll ask the seller for that picture.

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The metal fittings ar all down to the brass. The shape of the wooden, leather covered grip imho does not conform to known originals. The lower scabbard fitting also has a somehow odd shape. The swaz´ medaillion looks at least reattached. I am not sure if ALCOSO is a legit maker of those knives at all.
I personally would look for a much more decent exemplare of this kind of flyer´s knife. They are not scarce so why take such a dubious, at least totally worn down one. Even a lower price will turn out as a boomerang whenever you ever will try to resell it.
Just my personal opinion.
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wotan, gd.c-b#105

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Fake.
Sorry

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Agreed fake dagger, the maker mark is so wrong


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Thank you colleagues, purchase rejected, there will be other opportunities, the truth is that it was at a fairly cheap price but if it is false I am not interested, I am very grateful as always for all the help that gives me this forum, thank you very much.


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