I actually paid extra to have a micarta handle instead of tenite on my first Model 14. I didn't like the detachable tenite handle, and bought my brown micarta Model 14 as soon as the epoxied micarta handle option appeared in the Randall catalog. (Maybe the cheaper tenite would have more value today than the micarta?)

Outstanding!

Steve, that's a beauty! I like it more than any tenite I've seen, more expensive or not. Where's the sheath?!?

Thanks, Bill and Wally.

Sad story, Wally.

When I went on inactive duty after two Vietnam tours, I stored the knife in its sheath along with my uniforms. The crate was forgotten in my cellar, stored on the floor. We had continuous dampness and some mild flooding. The uniforms rotted, and the sheath got terribly moldy. I discarded the whole mess, keeping only the knife and some medals. (Thinking back now, maybe I should have kept the sheath, despite its terrible condition.) I had to clean the knife, of course, but was VERY glad it had that “S” signifying stainless steel!

Years ago, I had Greg make me the upper sheath with large copper rivets. Later, I was able to buy the lower sheath from Perry. However, I can’t remember whether my knife originally came with a small rivet sheath, and don't know if it is absolutely correct.

Unlikely.

Thanks, Joe.
Even though unlikely, do you think it is at least possible?

I really don't think so. I don't recall ever seeing a brown micarta 14 or 15 in anything but a sheath with large harness rivets. If it was black micarta, possible.

You have three things going against you:

brown micarta
filled screw hole
low "S"

I'd take those 3 things going against me anytime !
Glad you saved the knife, the "most important" part!

Thanks, Joe.

And thanks, Wally.

desert.snake: how did you pickle the blade? what did you use, pickle juice, vinegar, ???? is there prep work? polish, cleaning etc.

thanks max