Thanks, Joe

Re your WWII Hunter: The blade length is not important (Note that there were multiple entries in Bo's journal for WWII Hunters described as having a 6 1/2" blade. These fit fine in a 7" sheath). The retaining nut is important. Can you post a pic?

Re your Commando: Is the stamp large or small? Again, can you post a pic?

Much appreciated.

I got that, but the blade is a bit longer than most I have seen that seem to hover around 6" or less. Probably what strikes me more is the blade narrows towards the tip with an exaggerated upsweep at the tip. Far different than the post war pieces.

Good show! Nice WWII Hunter. They all seem to range between 5 1/2" and 7".

Note: You can sure tell when the thong has been used extensively on a piece with an aluminum buttcap.

Here ya go. Owner carved name in Commando sheath. What is even more interesting to the story is the USMC brother did carry an RMK an 8 1/2" single hilt Randall in the Pacific Theater, made from 3/16" stock no less!! I have not done a story on these two pieces, but have intended to do so for years. Maybe I should get on it.

Joe,

How about the stamp on the Commando: Large or small?

Large.

Those are the only wartime large throat rivets I've seen.

Tune is my hero...

does this even get close??
snaps are different, that's for sure...one I had to sell for my dad's friend..

:-)Rocky

I believe it is, Rocky (Transition sheath). Was that the 4-7 pinned woodie?