Excellent observation, Theo/Wim!
I understand that you are confused
I had the same feeling when I found the knife that I show here.
There are different possible explanations in my opinion:
- The "1939" knife got mixed up with a later plastic hanger scabbard.
- Plastic hangers where used as early as 1939.
- A "1939" marked blade was used to assemble a 1941-42 knife.
Personaly I believe that the 3rd option is mostly possible, because the knife is made with an alloy hilt and even zinc like rivets that you normaly do not see on 1939 knifes.
About Robert's knife, I would like to see some closeups of the scabbard, from what I can see, the hanger appears to be pigscin with a replacement snap. I also would like to see better pictures of the grip plates.
Best greetings,
Herman
