Once again I am blown away by Jim's knowledge. It is interesting that WBranner has just posted a blade similar to what you describe as the Custer captured blade.
http://forums.swordforum.com/showthr...threadid=51073 I have one of Frost's publications, but I don't think it is the "Custer Album" I guess I will have to wait until they come out of storage, to see the picture of it.
My basket hilt has a number of interesting features and I will post it on a separate thread when it arrives.
Thanks again All
Jeff