Thanks JR for your input, this is all new to me.
I never seen before an early all nickel fittings with an anodized scabbard.
Is this the only first example that you have ever seen Confused
That's what I like about this hobby, there is always something new coming out. Wink

Serge and JR, wonderful examples. Eek

We must also keep an open mind about all this.
Reference books were written years ago and there are new evidence coming out all the time.
Of course, we can't possibly get access to every dagger that exist on this planet for a comparative study.
This is why it is so important that we all share new informations on this forum.