The MOD knife likely far thicker than der bundeswehr version, 6mm I believe. The wood handled knife you listed (fyi, I had no luck in a search using "MOD knife"), has a totally non-issue appearing sheath.

But the knife is marked J Adams 1993 and NATO stock number on the handle, and knives also supplied without new sheaths, if desired when ordered by units. Blade actually appears of newest style and finish. Wonder if sheath supply ran out, and they just shipped with whatever available, or if military standards slipped so much (lowest priced vendor) that any old sheath will do, as far as the bean counters are concerned.

As for the mystery of old date but new blade style, a little trivia for you.......

Mentioned already the fact Adams made them all. Dates on the knives are not maufacture dates, but date of manufacturing contract, and printed contract would detail duration and numbers of items. The knife might have been made yesterday, but if contract has not expired from 1993 for x-number of knives by such and such date, then Adams will stamp the effective contract date under which the knife was made.

knifeoutlet has them maybe $10 cheaper, both versions. I kinda like the crude black one, as really not even a handle to worry over cracking. And these later wood handled versions are pretty rough looking. Later blade style almost an uber-tanto tip, better stabber than older styles. They have their charms, even these ugly ducklings.

Thanks for the links...debating another for gifting.

PS- Direct answer the question. Blade OR handle will be stamped with NATO stock number, maker name/initials/mark, date of contract, and British "broad arrow"/crowsfoot govt acceptance mark. The wooden handled knife you posted is a contract knife. Not sure about the sheath.

CORRECTION: the wood handled link you posted has an issue sheath, I went to another knife supplier on that page bottom where sheath was not as the issue sheath. My apologies for any confusion, the only confusion going on here is the short circuit between the headsets. And now, driving me crazy, cannot find the link for the issue knife in weird sheath, the toe of sheath was not angled, instead, an even uglier totally square 90° bottom, and only a rivet or two on corner. Even worse looking than the ugly but totally functional issue sheath. There is an issue nylon web camo pattern sheath available, for those who prefer its more durable all weather characteristics.