Well guys, chime in with what ya think.....Tiger, Solingen....
-
-
I noticed you didn't show the tang...lets see if its the cats meow or not. I wanna see if its been ground and has the billet clamp marks left intact.(so far so good) -
how hard is it to take these daggers apart to check the tang, i have a 2nd luft by tiger and have never even considered checking the tang, or is it better to leave them well alone
stuComment
-
Good and original. Everything looks like it should, at least everything what's pictured.Comment
-
I also have a 2nd model tiger dagger but I know nothing about daggers.
Can someone let me know what a tang is and how to value the dagger itself. I got it with a large grouping of LW items I purchased all from one Pilot.
Thanks
MarkComment
-
Stu-
It's easy to take them apart, but it's not reccommended. The pommel threads are quite delicate on 2nd Lufts, and i've seen alot of stripped pommels in my life. The tendency is for folks to over tighten them....and I should also add that with overtightening, the owner risks damaging the plaster fill/wood and pressure cracking the galalith grip. It's risky, and generally I wouldn't reccommend disassembly unless it's for emergency maint. intervention or for a questionable dagger blade which needs identification.
TomComment
-
cheers tom
ill leave it well alone , never wanted to take that risk anyway lolComment
-
Depends what type handle it has , some are cellulose, some filled...But i cant judge until i see the tang. Just because it has the mark... doesn't mean it isn't a parts dagger.Tang is the only thing that can determine that. Give us a clear shot of both sides(edges ) of the tang and lets see.
Parts dagger are usually the ones that strip....i have never had any trouble with a mated original...one thing to keep in mind is if you try and remove the pommel if it is tight, it may have either been glued , or jb welded cause the nimrod got his hands on it..or just corroded(rarely corroded).
In cases like that i dont force anything...like putting a browning over and under back together after cleaning...it should never be forced in any way....so thats my 3 cents worth on the subject.
I always count the turns out to be sure i know what is the correct number when reassembling. And like binocular threads you have to start it right to have it not strip. If you are a klutz, id say dont take it apart.
If you are very careful, and know how to turn it backwards till you feel the clic of the threads first before turning it to the right to start it ...so it starts right ...id say why not.
Isn't like a diplomatic or an sa wich requires special tools and finesse. Not like taking an emblem with prongs off that may break after being bent either...Its up to the mature collector that is fearless and confident to decide for himself or herself (had to include the ladys, as there are several women nazi collectors here also).This is no longer just a mans hobby fellas. (yep there are nazi girls....who will try and jump yer bones just to get to play with yer stuff ...so beware more of that than being afraid to take one o these apart.
In fact i wont buy a luft that i cant disassemble to check the tang....prior to purchase)Comment
-
-
Looks OK to me.Comment
-
-
IMHO it's normal price for LW in similar condition, at least here on WAF.Comment
-
I was thinking the Tiger is a little more special, make it worth a bit more...Originally posted by 777 View PostComment
-
Originally posted by juoneen View Post
so are you saying that any luft 2nd can not be really given a 100%
without seeing the tang, if that is the case i bet there is a lot of people on this forum with questionable luft's
Comment
Comment