The one I was issued did not have the metal tip either (I still have it, it's still sharp, and the leather sheath has been well preserved). I personally have no problem with this being described as a "Vietnam" knife since we were all issued this knife, at least in my circle of USAF folks. On the other hand, I also saw this issued in CONUS as well.
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