First of all, I wouldn't necessarily say that just because I like something, it is no longer open to debate. This was a tough call for me, but in my view, here were the factors that contributed to my opinion:
1) The entire dagger is Pack parts - crossguards, scabbard, and grip - all of these exhibit very unique features that only Packs have.
2) The inscription, though crooked, matches letter for letter, with my original, which I acquired from my neighbor when I was a child.
The only significant anomaly was that the inscription was indeed crooked. However, on Packs particularly, I have seen this feature several times before. Also, I have seen differences with respect to spacing between the inscription and the trademark, and the trademark and the crossguard. This piece was witin tolerances.
In my view, there was enough "good" about this piece to outweigh the crooked placement of the inscription.
