I notice there is not much activity so about time too add something new. Some of you have seen the piece I picked up while at the SOS, and some of you have not. Anyway, I was proud to add to my collection. I know thing are not dead out there, so how about adding a few things to the forum. Happy hunting, James

A couple more. Sorry about the quality of the pictures. When I reduce to BEST FOR WEBB, this is what I get.

I call her Rose Bud for the beautiful rose bud damascus pattern.

The skinner also has the same pattern.

James, thank you for showing your Hirschfanger. That is the kind I like to have in my collection. Very nice with the skinner.
Sincerely,
HUBERTUS

Looks great, your buddy.... James Brown

James,
Good eye and another very nice find for your already impressive collection. Can we get a closeup of the crossguard please.

James,

This must be the piece that Gary told me about ..? a beauty by any standards!

I see lots of interesting things to look at on
this set-up. That's a neat motif on the pommel cap, unusual and the shape of the clamshell is very interesting, too. If you could post some extra snaps it'd be a treat to see.

If you send me a couple photos I'd be glad to resize and post them for you.

Great addition.

Best!

Bill

Hope you gentlemen might enjoy these additional photos that James provided ... nice dagger!

Bill

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I was lucky enough to handle this piece and it was easily the best in the show, a magnificent hirschfänger in all respects, to have the original skinner in damascus is a great bonus, so often we see these small knives missing.Does it get much better, I don't think so, thanks for posting James a pleasure to see it again.

Gary

Bill, Thanks. They sure do look better than just reducing to fit the webb. So everyone knows, Jim Brown (damast) was nice enough to point out that the damascus pattern is period acid etched, but not actually Damascus steel. Do any of you collectors have any that are actually Damascus steel? How about you Houston? Maybe a good goal to find one for 2008?? Now, lets see some other pieces from collections. That is what makes the hobby worthwhile. Thanks, James

James,

I'll bite. I Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.

Time to show the blade Mikee. I like the pebbled skin sheath. James

James,
Here ya go. I believe the scabbard is ray skin. I wish the blade was real damascus, but it's only a plain blade and very heavy. I wish one day to make it to one of the big shows, sure sounds like fun with a lot of nice stuff to find. Thanks

Nice Saufaenger Mikee, I love those Baby's. here's one with real damascus.Honor Hirschfänger of the ADJV.

Gary

A real beauty Gary. I love to see those type of frog hangers also. It is such a treat to see good pieces and a forum to be able to show and discuss our passions. James

Gary,
I never tire of looking at that one.

Gents,

All three are great looking pieces, a veritable feast for the eyes!

Mikee, that's got to be the first rayskin scabbard I've ever seen on a Saufänger, very cool and truly a sight to behold!

Bill

Ps
Ralph, do you have any ray or sharkskin-type scabbards that you could let us have a peek at?

Here's a sneak preview of a piece I acquired with a lot of help from Bill Warda, this piece is to be featured on one of the covers of TJ's new Imperial volumes.

Gary

The coat of arms on the clamshell is from the Von Osten-Sacken family though from what branch of that family I'm still researching.

Gary

Nice Swinekopf.

Gary, This would look excellent laying beside mine. When can I expect delivery? Great piece. James