Yes it is always nice to put a hand to a picture...
It was nice meeting you, I may not be at the show this year as I have other commitments but there is alwyas next year.
I to wondered why the rings were around the entire scabbard fittings but put it down to two things. It is IMO an early piece and made by an uncommon maker for this type. Everything else about the dagger seemed right. I did put a magnet to the scabbard and underneath is steel. I have a 100% guarantee so there is never a problem.
As we see so often with other daggers when makers leap on the band wagon and business being the name of the game, all sorts of quirky things can occur. It would be nice to see another PW example from the same period. For someone to go to the trouble of "FAKING" this with such quality and workmanship I just cannot see them failing on so obvious a red flag. The workmanship throughout is class.
Regards
Frank
