round 3 shows one sheath for sure, second from bottom, I believe and the owner believes is a Johnson.

Here again we see district differences between the makers including the token Stockman throw in at the bottom. The three sheaths in the middle, Heiser, HKL, Heiser, are virtually identical. The sheath second from the bottom, the Johnson, is not close. The top sheath I would like to see in person but I am leaning heavily towards HKL.

I think some will find the following quote interesting referencing the top photo prior to the backs being posted:

Originally Posted By: Boblade
Nice to see you posting, Gary. Tough one, even if you had posted a pic of the backsides! From the top: Four Heisers, a JRB and I'll go with Tunes guess of a Stockman for the last.


So Ron, using his experience and not depending on a stamp orientation and apparently discounting the snap location, initially called it correctly. I don't know why he went astray and and went against his gut to champion the cause that proved incorrect.

And Tune picking the sheaths correctly as did Ron using the front view only, and upon seeing the photo of the back he comments:

Originally Posted By: tunefink
Wow....#3 really does look like a Heiser.


So two knowledgeable guys using the front of the sheaths only pick correctly. That is what I am talking about relative to having seen and handled sheaths and how important that is in becoming proficient in identifying them.


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