Hi to clarify.. the dagger was purchased many, many years ago and locally...not at a show and the dealer is now deceased...but yes I took it back within one week....funny enough the only two other times that I was "bitten" in this hobby...so I have been fortunate...were also from well know Max certified dealers..none bought at the Max however...in all three cases the items were shown to recognized and respected men in the hobby for their opinions and the consensus was bad in all instances...never got screwed by anyone privately or by "no names" at shows...just by these three...and I am certain that they all knew.... Frown