Some blades are pretty close in overall blade outline, so RMK would occasionally put different models of knives and sheaths together as a means of expediency. 4 1/2" Model 4 was a standard size (no longer) available in 1957, so a model 7- 4 1/2" sheath fits. No need to have basically the same sheath made simply to have the "correct" model number stamped on it.

it's funny.....I don't know either.....didn't really notice the "7" on the other sheaths....interchangeable....back then, as I been able to understand they did not put that much weight on numbers matching...
my guess

:-)Rocky

Let's don't forget that General Westmoreland carried a model 5, in a sheath stamped 1-6.

So, these are vintage Model 4-4 ½ knives per the paperwork from RMK at the time, although Nordic listed them as Model 7-4 ½ knives, obviously going by the number “7” on the sheaths.

I can't spend $4,000 to hold it in my hand, but with 4 ½ inch blades these must be just short of being miniatures.

https://nordicknives.com/collections/ran...herman-hunter-1

Maybe whoever picked the sheaths for them at the time reached for sheaths marked for a “Model 7” instead of “Model 4”? Or maybe they were out of stock for the Model 4-4 ½ sheaths at the time?

Things like this keep it interesting.

Larry

Just as beautiful a knife, Rocky, with the "7" stamp! Like you say, what're the odds?

Well...apparently someone nabbed the Ivory one....WoW!!!

:-)Rocky

The very first model 23’s came in model 11 Sheaths and so marked.

The Model 5-4" could be paired with Model 8-4"- marked sheaths and vice versa.

Here's my favorite Model 7-4"; SS blade, etched stamp,#6 grind, NS squared hilt, maroon micarta handle, Wrist Thong, and white face compass in a Johnson pouch sheath. I figure it was made in the early 80's. Sweet.

Pap

Very very nice !!