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11-25-2023 01:47 AM
# ADS
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Scabbard has been repainted, which always suggests there could be other enhancements. I'm not sure I can see the rivet head problem you raise. But on the reverse side the rivet closest to finger guard has been whacked a few times. Quite a bit of plating wear on pommel, but grip places show no wear and as you point out, not a great fit. Could be replaced grips.
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Hello.
I am leaving this HJ knife for another collection.
Georgi.
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If you magnify the picture of the grip with diamond, there is a slight "void" in the grip pattern just to the right and slightly below the "Eastern" point of the diamond. The same "void" can be seen at the bottom of page 696 of Nathan Hogle's book, which covers this maker and year. Maybe the grips just came loose and a previous owner tried to tighten the rivets.
The flaws in the makers mark on the blade in the book also seem to match the makers mark on this blade.
Just an amateurs 2c worth.
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Hello.
The blade is perfect. That's what I made this thread for. The book you mentioned shows examples in worse condition, but all have correct rivets and a good fit to the grip plates.
Regards Georgi.
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