August 27, 201015 yr #1 THIS CAME FROM A RETIRED USN PARACHUTE RIGGER. THERE ARE OTHERS AROUND APPARENTLY ALL 1980S/1990S PRODUCTION. THIS ONE HAS NUMBERS ON THE POMMEL. ANYONE KNOW WHY THERE'S NO STONE POUCH? ARE THESE AT ALL SCARCE? THANKS A LOT. DAVID
August 27, 201015 yr Author #2 NEXT THIS CAME FROM A RETIRED USN PARACHUTE RIGGER. THERE ARE OTHERS AROUND APPARENTLY ALL 1980S/1990S PRODUCTION. THIS ONE HAS NUMBERS ON THE POMMEL. ANYONE KNOW WHY THERE'S NO STONE POUCH? ARE THESE AT ALL SCARCE? THANKS A LOT. DAVID
August 28, 201015 yr #6 The sheaths with the stitching holes were designed to be sewn to a vest or flightsuit and didn't have the stone pouch, I presume to avoid having it catch on something and to try to keep the weight down. They're a bit rarer then the belt models, in fact most I've seen, at least the earlier ones, didn't have belt slots cut out of them.
August 28, 201015 yr #8 Me to :crybaby: Im going to get one of these the complete ontario rig.On the hunt now. Nice knife love it. dave c
August 28, 201015 yr #9 INIMICUS hi there mate. Is the blade on your knife mint or used ? I would be most greatfull if you could post pics if you have time. regards dave c
August 28, 201015 yr #10 The sheaths with the stitching holes were designed to be sewn to a vest or flightsuit and didn't have the stone pouch, I presume to avoid having it catch on something and to try to keep the weight down. They're a bit rarer then the belt models, in fact most I've seen, at least the earlier ones, didn't have belt slots cut out of them. You nailed it. There are at least the two variations that you mentioned of this scabbard. Have a picture somewhere saved of an aviator with the scabbard sewn to his vest. I'm certainly no expert but in my limited experience these scabbards are difficult to locate. You will see 25 or more of the standard JPSK scabbards for each one of these! My thoughts only - Lance O. Adams ......
August 28, 201015 yr Author #11 thanks fellas! david You nailed it. There are at least the two variations that you mentioned of this scabbard. Have a picture somewhere saved of an aviator with the scabbard sewn to his vest. I'm certainly no expert but in my limited experience these scabbards are difficult to locate. You will see 25 or more of the standard JPSK scabbards for each one of these! My thoughts only - Lance O. Adams ......
August 28, 201015 yr Author #12 BLADE'S NOT MINT BUT FINE, JUST A LITTLE STORAGE WEAR AND 'RUBS' INIMICUS hi there mate.Is the blade on your knife mint or used ? I would be most greatfull if you could post pics if you have time. regards dave c
August 29, 201015 yr #14 Gang imo the machine holes are not factory produced on this scabbard. If you look really close you can see wear the thread has been. Imo this has been taken off a flight suit/jacket and the thread removed. Can not give an opinion on the belt loops. Just an observation but i could be wrong. dave c
August 29, 201015 yr #15 I have a scabbard like this and its mounted inside a pocket of the Navy survival vest. I would say the holes were made from sewing the scabbard into a vest. RD
August 29, 201015 yr #16 doyler naw thats nice please could you look a little closer at yours please. Dous yours have the belt loops? dave
August 30, 201015 yr #17 The stitching holes were added when the sheaths were produced. Thread, to me would only indicate that the sheath was removed from something (such as vest) that it was previously sewn to.
August 30, 201015 yr #18 The stitching holes were added when the sheaths were produced. Thread, to me would only indicate that the sheath was removed from something (such as vest) that it was previously sewn to. I would disagree.Look at post #2.On the left side of the sheath you can see the needle track where it went down the side and then did a back stich creating a second set of holes that isnt on the right side.I would think any factory made or manufatured holes wouldnt leave a second set of holes. RD
August 30, 201015 yr #19 I would disagree.Look at post #2.On the left side of the sheath you can see the needle track where it went down the side and then did a back stich creating a second set of holes that isnt on the right side.I would think any factory made or manufatured holes wouldnt leave a second set of holes. RD My guess is from machine sewing the sheath to the vest through the pre-existing holes. I looked around and found this: http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/okca_1996.htm Scroll down the page to about 1/3 from the bottom.
August 31, 201015 yr #20 I'm still with doyler and myself here. I also found this.scroll down and see sheath. http://usmilitaryknives.com/knife_list_18.htm Just a thought but haw could a different sewing machine follow such holes with the same pitch and depth ect.Imo it could not.Therefore would it not weaken the leather.? But i could be wrong. dave
September 4, 201015 yr #21 Which one of you beat my bid? I fell asleep and forgot otherwise i would of increased my bid. Drat Drat Double Drat. :mad: dave
September 4, 201015 yr #23 Here is the vest. 1971 dated and never issued/used.The sheath hasnt had a knife in it and the button snap has been pressed into the scabbard from storage that it has left an imprint in the leather.The scabbard in my opinion is a basic common jet pilots sheath only having the stone pouch left off during manufacture.Matches in length and width to others that I have.Also note the metal tip which is identical to the sheaths with pouch. Pouch as seen closed
September 4, 201015 yr #25 Top of sheath as it looks in pouch.Indent to the left of strap is from the button snap being impressed into the leather
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