C'mon guys this is what is wrong with this forum.this blade is good...it is good from the pics provided...I would purchase with confidence....guys buy and READ some books and visit the shows and ask to look and handle daggers...compare and take mental note...this is a good SS Boker blade..it is GOOD!!! as Dave pointed out it is not without issue but it is period and correct....this is not astro psyhics guys...no problem with asking but un-educated opinions or guesses serve no purpose....good luck and hope that you are successful in acquiring it at a fair price...if you need one $750 or less is a far price...cheers, Ryan
