Finally a 9" Latama

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thom
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Finally a 9" Latama

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My first Latama and still looking for an 11" and 13". Needless to say how excited I am. Near mint condition, especially for a 70 year old knife.

Should I shine it up or leave it alone?

Thom

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ljerr2
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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Man that is sweeeet!!!!
In that condition I would vote for leaving it alone - it's just too nice in its original condition IMO.
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whippersnapper
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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Congrats! I would probably leave it as is.
hearandgone
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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I would oil it and otherwise leave it alone. That’s a very nice Latama.
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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Real gorgeous knife Thom! I’d leave it just like that.
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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It's beautiful Thom!
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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Doesn't look like it needs anything to me. Your knife, do what you want with it but if it were mine I'd leave it as is.
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Corvus
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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Sa-weet! Seems like you've been feelin' the Latama lust for a while now, and it paid off in spades.

I think it's perfect as is.
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Chris51P
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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Excellent score Thom! I’d leave it. Very nice.
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Panzerfaust
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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That's a beauty and as others said, leave it as is.
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thom
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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Thanks everyone. It's unanimous, think I will leave it alone.
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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great score Thom ! that's really a beauty
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rock-n-roll$$$$$$
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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thom,that is one fine Latama,it is your's,however I would leave it as is.
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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A beauty! Looks great just as it is.
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Re: Finally a 9" Latama

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That's a real stunning knife Thom , great score. Latama is still on my wish list , thanks for sharing.
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