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Old 15th July 2010, 08:11 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by kronckew
shows why the sheath or scabbard is an integral part of it's provenance. i thought the grip was a bit off for a vendetta, the scabbard is distinctive tho. (if original )

my only touareg piece is a completely different style (and i'd guess a bit bigger with it's 14.25" blade)

Absolutely, I've seen a few similar knives over the years and although time dulls the recolection, I think now that I've seen these before minus the scabbards described as of other origins.
The scabbard is a perfect fit, so definately the original and as you say it does show how much easier the 'detective' work would be if we could always see the scabbards!
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