Hi Davey,
Sorry for delay in response as I was having computer problems. The scabbard is definitely painted as you can see the finishing showing the maker's mark & date code is different from the other parts of the scabbard.
Yes, I have live in Hong Kong for as long as I remember because I am born & raise here ! Stanley is a nice place Davey, but there are lots of changes, you might missed your direction there now
Cheers & happy collecting !
Keith
