SA Dagger Info Please

[Lakesidetrader]

Nice early Eick. Your crossguards are AR marked internally. The serial # on the crossguard certainly adds interest but most likely untraceable.
I would suggest you not store this around humid fish tanks. That might be the worse possible location...

[zephyr4]

I was not happy when I found it in the shed It had been there about 3 years, the blade survived because it was well oiled.

[Walkwolf]

I do not normally suggest 'monkeying around' with these, but if you
are careful - remove the handle, sparingly apply wood/carpenters
glue to the inner surfaces and then wrap the grip with elastic
bands overnight - the large crack will be repaired nicely.
Any residual glue can be wiped off with a damp cloth
before it has set.

The crossguard rust stains can be removed while they are off
with some metal polish/creme and a soft cloth,
if used sparingly as well........

[davejb]

I, agree with steve but you need to make sure the wood hasnt shrunk otherwise trying to push the pieces togetrher could break the wood completely ,next get a sleeping bag and put your missus in the shed for a couple of hrs and see how she likes it LOL

[zephyr4]

I was going to sack the wife when I discovered my dagger in such a state, but after calming down I thought who's going to cook my meals do the cleaning etc.

I have looked at the handle without stripping it down, if I squeeze the sides where the crack is there is no movement at all, what do you think.