Ron -

the compression of the leather on the stone pouch of the 3-6 photo you posted could be the impression of the snap on the 1-6 sheath.

The Heiser snaps on the 1-6 sheaths are obviously steel, maybe not Baby Dots, don't know for sure.



no one knows this. It is easy to think this is what happened, but I am not so sure. Gary says no.

those early Heiser steel snaps may have been stronger in material, but not necessarily in holding power. I think that is what is meant by strength.

The conditions in Viet Nam weren't really a consideration in 62-63 imo. I think it was solely as stated above a holding power and durability thing.