Luftwaffe 1st model dagger for your review...

[JasonZ]

Hello fellow collectors,

I'm attempting to make my first dagger purchase and could really use some opinions on this Luftwaffe dagger. The gentlemen selling it tells me it's a Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with nickel hardware (not aluminum), and the maker's mark is SMF. He seems like a great guy, but when you're spending a lot of money, you want the opinions of the experts to validate it! :o)

Thanks in advance for your time.

Jason

[JasonZ]

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[JasonZ]

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[dr01]

That's a nice original.

Regards
Danny

[Matt G.]

Looks fine.

[Br. James]

I agree: it looks fine to me, too...though the grip leather is rough. The overall piece appears to be fine. A word of advice about the price: you should visit a number of dagger dealers' websites and see what they are asking for comparable pieces. There's no need to spend more than you need to on this piece; it is fairly common and available, though again, a fine example of the first model Luft.

Br. James

[Mat J]

$$$$????

What is the seller "asking" for this dagger just for conversation?

[JasonZ]

What is the seller "asking" for this dagger just for conversation?

Hey Mat J, the seller is asking $750 with shipping included. What are your thoughts?

Also, thank you dr01, Matt G, and Br. James for your feedback and advice, it's very much appreciated!

[LACOLLECTOR]

thats a good price imho

[dr01]

I think that price is more than fair!

[BlaineLeamon87]

Very fair price on a great example of an earlier first model Luft!

[JasonZ]

Awesome, thanks again gentlemen!

[Mat J]

Feel Him Out

If he asking $750.00, 5 will get will 10 if you offer $700.00 he'll take it. What does it hurt to ask? What's the worst he can say?....No? He most likely knows the hobby is in a bit of a slump and who knows, he might really need the money. And he most likely picked it up for half that. The old saying goes, "You miss 100% of the shots you never take". Go get em" tiger!!! Best wishes,


Mat J