That actually appears to be brown micarta Eric. I think what is throwing you off about this package is the small rivet sheath vs. handle material. I feel that it is a "KIT" blade handled in old brown canvas micarta with the sheath.

Reduced, squared single hilt, thumb notches on the spine and the radiused handle all scream "KIT".
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