ArchangelDM Posted December 14, 2017 Share #1 Posted December 14, 2017 Hi guys As Im no knife expert Ive been offered this and Im wanting your expert eyes to look at this knife please. Its an sbl co scabbard but all the other scabbards have 8 metal prongs / teeth at the top and this has 7. Could it be an early one ? Opinions please Thanks Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArchangelDM Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted December 14, 2017 Hopefully someone can chime in who is more knowledgeable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf41 Posted December 14, 2017 Share #6 Posted December 14, 2017 There are several variations of the SBL M6 but this Is not one of them and I would not want It In my collection . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted December 14, 2017 There are several variations of the SBL M6 but this Is not one of them and I would not want It In my collection . Thanks for the reply , whats the red flags Thanks Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted December 14, 2017 Blade has the 2 pins , also to add seller said the top strap woth popper has been replaced , not by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArchangelDM Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted December 14, 2017 Due to it having only 7 teeth at the top could this be an early 43 pattern scabbard. From my Research on some of the reproductions they all have 8 teeth at the top. Still lost on what to think , hopefully someone will chime In Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted December 14, 2017 Share #11 Posted December 14, 2017 I have some of the correct size "alligator" lacing for the M3 sheaths. If you can make a precise measurement of the length from the outside edge to the outside edge of the seven teeth on the front, I can check mine for comparison. It may help some. I'm interested in what others here make of this sheath too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted December 15, 2017 Share #12 Posted December 15, 2017 I find the "halos", or round stamps around the staples very interesting. Never saw those before. Also the two top round rivets, appear larger than any pictures in Bill Wlater's book. Also 7 staples verses the normal 8.Looks like a lot of red flags to me. But I could be wrong. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf41 Posted December 15, 2017 Share #13 Posted December 15, 2017 Heres a few pictures of a proper SBLCO M6 sheath . Compare the details , theres no comparison . BTW the knife Is ok IMO . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArchangelDM Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted December 15, 2017 Heres a few pictures of a proper SBLCO M6 sheath . Compare the details , theres no comparison . BTW the knife Is ok IMO .Thanks BYF41 Ill post some much better pics when it arrives this weekend , its coming with another M6 Milco and another knife. These both come not from a dealer but an older gentleman who picked Them up 30 years ago along with boxes and boxes of Military stuff. I still find it strange that it has 7 teeth , all others I have seen have 8 and more. If its a repro then it wont be at a great loss money wise Thanks for the input on the knife , please review the need pics when I post them this weekend P.s lovely knife Best Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted December 15, 2017 I have some of the correct size "alligator" lacing for the M3 sheaths. If you can make a precise measurement of the length from the outside edge to the outside edge of the seven teeth on the front, I can check mine for comparison. It may help some. I'm interested in what others here make of this sheath too. Ill measure as soon as it arrives , Thanks Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted December 15, 2017 I find the "halos", or round stamps around the staples very interesting. Never saw those before. Also the two top round rivets, appear larger than any pictures in Bill Wlater's book. Also 7 staples verses the normal 8.Looks like a lot of red flags to me. But I could be wrong. SKIP Thanks for the input Still dont understand that if this is a repro why they would only use 7 staples , surely they would use the widely seen 8. Lots of questions on this one and Ill post up better pics hopefully later on today. Thanks for everyones help on this Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted December 16, 2017 Share #21 Posted December 16, 2017 There are other characteristics on the scabbard it doesnt have. I would have passed but thats my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted December 16, 2017 Share #22 Posted December 16, 2017 Thanks for the input Still dont understand that if this is a repro why they would only use 7 staples , surely they would use the widely seen 8. Lots of questions on this one and Ill post up better pics hopefully later on today. Thanks for everyones help on this Dean Probably for a similar reason that some who have made reproductions of the M6 for sale actually installed the alligator lacing in backwards, and some produce sheaths for knives they sell that are actually too small for the knife that comes in it. I've seen damaged tips on repo knives where the tip drives into the eyelet staked near the bottom of the sheath. Many are in it for a fast buck and if it sells that's what counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted December 16, 2017 Thanks everyone for the amazing info and feedback Best Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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