OK Joe, Cap's #7

My observations that lead me to believe this knife is Heiser/HKL:

1) west facing stamp, proved with provenance that Heiser/HKL used, and stated in your timeline.

2) serif number stamp, proved with provenance that Heiser/HKL used, and stated in your timeline.

3) No front edge beveling, proved with provenance that Heiser/HKL did not do.

We will start with that Joe.

I would appreciate it if you would make your case that this sheath is a Johnson, with provenance.

Thanks Joe.