Ya know Bill , I think I'm going to start calling you 'Hoover' 'cause you really are vacuuming up a lot of stuff my friend .
That is a fascinating wood that the scabbard is made from; the grain reminds me of a Briar pipe ; scabbard by Kaywoodie !?
Seriously though; does anyone have an idea as to what kind of timber this might be; it is quite stunning .