I purchased this recently from a local antique store. The cross appears to have the discussed die flaws to the arm in the 12 O clock position. The pin is marked 4. All opinions welcome.
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Hi,
the heavily discussed die flaw is only a matter of controversy with the S&l RK. Several EK1 frames exhibit flaws (which I think is "normal" considering the production numbers).
But it would be nice to see the flaw close up.
Dietrich -
That is a fine cross to me.
Peter WikingComment
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S&L Flaw
That is indeed a very fine cross!
So that I understand this, a flaw is O.K. on an item that is heavily produced meaning that the die would wear out?
DougComment
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Yes, that's how I see it. Don't forget, the flaw is also a good indication for originality: It can't be faked. The S7L RK flaw is only so controversial since it is known that S&L produced RK after the war also.
DietrichComment
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Hi , Thanks for the kind words about the cross. Here are some close ups of the flaw to the beading. EricComment
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This is indeed a strange flaw since it is not straight. I remember seeing a flaw on one of Sebas Meybauer EK1 that was similiar but more straight. One thing is clear now: The notion that a piece of metal was causing the flaw on the S&L RK can be dismissed because this one clearly shows that it is not a piece of metal but a very serious defect in the die. S&L now has a track record for faulty dies, no doubt. I'm looking forward seeing more S&L EK1 with this flaw to establish a time line of the development.
DietrichComment
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S&L Flaw
Yes this is strange.
I'm now more of the opinion that it has something to do with the process,materials,finishing or operator than with the die.
DougComment
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Doug,
IMHO this is clearly a crack in the die.
DietrichComment
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That is a great cross, even with such a heavy duty flaw.Comment
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It's a crack in the die, clearly. A piece of metal would have the opposite effect of causing a depression. Operators had little to no control as the press was set at so many kilos of pressure.Comment
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Here is the flaw in my #4, it is at 9 oclockDaveJComment
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Classic die crack. Just from overuse. Dies probably designed for higher grade silver and then a much harder material used - crack.
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