Your comments are well taken. It's always interesting to get new insight and details that pertain to values and collectibility of items such as this. I knew about the modern version of this knife that has just the single pin at the pommel, but something about the leather washers and the way the pins are installed just look too perfect on this one. I don't question much else about it, other than the appearance of the leather leg tie, and what appears to be some variation in web materials used on the scabbard. Notice the on the box: "Do not throw! (Ever)." Maybe, knowing it might be passed along someday to his boys or grandsons. - Bob