Hi everyone,

I just became a member and yes, I ordered the special order. I really know nada about the subject and have only found this forum today.
I only really got interested only a week ago after trying to find the value of a dutch airforce dagger left to me by my grandfather.
(apparently only thousand made ever)
Saw some nice stuff on ebay and this prompted some research mainly in the SA history.
I am not use (yet)to the large amounts spent on these daggers so I decided to start small.
And yesterday my first items arrived in the post. Two blades!! All I know one early one daniel peres and late RZM blade 7/2.
Now I need the rest of the parts..
Most of you are probably laughing at me right now, but ya gotta start somewhere.
"interest is the beginning of an addiction".
Hope you guys/girls can give me advice and collecting tips for this beginning collector.

Thanks,

PJ

Hello Dutchy, welcome to the forum,you have come to the right place,regards nats

Welcome Dutchy, I am your neigbour in the south. I am only since one year on this forum and I must say that I learned plenty during the past year.
But be carefull, the addiction takes over quickly!

Herr Mann

Hello, and welcome to the forum.

Congratulations on your first purchase. Peres is a tough to find maker. Good luck finding the parts. It is usually hard to find parts that will fit together well, but I hope you find what you're looking for. It is hard to justify spending large amounts of money starting out, but as a general rule, you're better off buying the best stuff you can afford. You'll be happier with it in th long run, and its much eaiser to re sell something in better condition.

Read as much as you can here and in reference books, ask questions, befriend people in the hobby, and handle original daggers as much as you can would be the best advice I can give you.

Howdy Dutchy,
I second what my good friend Tyrel said.
Hell, I could not say it better.

Welcome to the site!


PVON

Dutchy,
You have come to the very right place in the very right time!
Welcome to the Ultimate German Daggers Forum!

Thanks guys for the supporting words.
I have already met some fellow collectors whom are giving me perfect advice.
Already finding out that building a parts dagger is going to be an expensive venture.
Anywhay...I'll keep you updated.

Thanks guys,

PJ

Good to have you on the forum.

Welkom!

Welcome!

Welcome! Lots of great guys here and you've been welcomed by a few of the best! This is a great place to learn with a wealth of knowledge at your finger tips.