bladesmith...help me identify

[cloves]

Thanks Weasel,
I appreciate the help and info

[Archangel]

What Weasel said.

I use a thin layer of vaseline on the blade when it's going to stay in the sheath. That's a lesson from my Grandad that he attributed to the Ghurkas for their kukris, in WW1.

Modern show knives, steels and leather, are different now.
Go with Weasel if he says different.