Not to take this thread off track, but now that my eyes and mind are focused in on Heiser and Johnson characteristics, could someone post a photo (front & back) of a Stockman sheath for comparison.

Thanks Cap, your input is valuable, relevant & appreciated.

Well all I can say is, in regards to the sheath in question......it must have been a real bad day for Maurice Johnson. Maybe Mrs. Johnson was giving him hell......women do that you know.

tom -

ask and you shall receive!

Thanks Joe. A noticeable drop in workmanship. Were any Stockman sheaths stamped and is there an estimate of how many sheaths Stockman made?

No Stockman's known to date have been stamped. I saw two this weekend, one made for a British Commando which I have never seen, but I neglected to take photos. As was expected, neither were stamped.

Joe,

I have another question. What kind of snap is on this sheath?

Is there a way to tell the difference between a baby dot snap and a regular metal snap from photos alone?

As my buddy Joe say's...stop the presses! That's a baby dot snap on a Heiser. Good eye Tom.

Ronnie, it is not a baby dot. I don't think the baby dot was even around when that sheath was made. I am not sure why there continues to be some doubt. Heiser used various metal snaps throughout their run, but not a baby dot.

That particular snap is larger than a baby dot and is constructed and fastens differently. It also looks different. Notice it appears to have been painted too.

As a footnote, I think the baby dot type is patented. It has a metal "wire" set inside the female portion that has a gap (not continuous) which allows it to expand and accept the male portion then contracts back down on the male. Thus the better holding power and durability.

Here is a similar sheath:

http://www.rmkcollector.com/index.php/for-sale/accessories/rare-wwii-vintage-heiser-sheath/

Joe baby dots come in several sizes. How can you tell what is on the inside of this snap? Just asking....