Originally Posted By: crutchtip
I believe what is said in the passage above puts this issue to rest.


Not by any stretch, Joe! I'm quoting Gaddis as well:

Pg 57: His willingness to custom-make a knife to someone's expectations was also noted: Over the next 40 odd years, this offer was ably transformed into many hundreds of fine knives, each individually crafted to the customer's requirements"

Also, pg 58: Prior to WWII, the sheath was optional; the first catalog (November 1940) noted three types: 1) Best sheath with hidden belt loop (Type A) 2)Cheaper sheath with ordinary type loop (Pancake style) 3) Special sheath with hone pocket (Type A with stone pocket).
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Ron Mathews
RKS No. 4223