10th February 2022, 08:41 PM
			
			
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					Originally Posted by  RobT
					 
				 
				The belt keeper on David R's example looks Brazilian. AFAIK the Germans don't use that type of belt keeper. On the other hand, David R's sheath is missing the typical FDP flared chape made of a separate piece of leather and the stitching on the back is atypical for a FDP sheath. Still, based on the belt keeper, I would vote for Brazil 
			
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 Hello Rob,
 
I would agree with Robins last post, these Solingen knives get exported to South America and the scabbards are made in the local style.
 
Best regards, 
Detlef
		  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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