Just remove the meshes folder. Vanilla has no mesh folder, its all hidden in the bsa. Also, start using a mod manager, you will save your self a bunch of head ache. I love you. Thanks so much! I couldn't do anything more on my quest so I did a mini lightning battle with the quest guy... Edit: Turns out the meshes folder was being used for my reverse-dagger mod, so that's what I probably thought I wanted... Also it messed up that mod and nothing was visible in the hand until I reinstalled :)