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04-23-2014 09:17 PM
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Choose the one that appeals to you the most. F.Herder is a "3" ..and Schmidt is a "4" both very common.
Look for condition first..and not price. Blade shows age greying and spots.
Not sure of the grip ...which looks like it was re varnished..which is not consistent with the condition of the rest of the dagger. Could be the lighting also giving it that impression.
The upper crossguard looks like a later type guard having some plating loss and not early. The lower guard and tang nut have a shine to it..which the upper guard does not.
I would request better photos under a different angle or position....as thy seem to be washed out a bit. Do this and be very sure before you purchase. Regards Larry
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!
- Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
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The grip looks somewhat "fixed".. Maybe its just me being sceptical...
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£430 is an awfully stiff price for either one . As said, they are both common makers. I would worry more about the upper guard looking to be a mismatch with the lower guard. It seems to have a distinctly different appearance than the rest of it -particularly in the 1st set of photos. The grip may simply have been over polished with wood polish or oil and may have left an unusual look to the wood, but it is difficult to tell from photos.
In any case, I think that £430 is quite alot to be asking for this piece. $450 would be more amenable in my opinion. It is a common Herder with a couple of questionable aspects to it and definitely not worth full or premium price.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
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Quite impressive there is crossgrain present..and for that price and the decent condition it is is in..I think you have done well.!! Regards Larry
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!
- Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
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Now the Carl Schmidt is a one looker. No problems and in fine condition. Of the 2, there is no doubt which one would be My choice...
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
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Thankyou chaps for the valued replies to my questions. To wrap this up, i have purchased the Schmidt dagger at the bargain price (uk) of £300 inc postage. The vendor concluded that it wasn't the best example he had ever had so would i be interested in it at this price. It didn't take me long to reach a decision. I will post some detailed pics when i receive her. Many thanks, Scott.
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You did well on the Schmidt, that is a rare one to find a 9 on the list of Ralph Siegert, produced +/- 1000 pieces
Cheers,
Ger
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