I have done a little searching on the web tonight without any luck finding anything about Case knifes with HH Heiser sheaths. If anyone has information they can share I would be greatful. I have found a number of articles on Randall kifes and Heiser sheaths. R Lloyd Davis a highly respected Saddle maker whom worked for most of the Greats, before opening his own shop. Intreasting MR Davis was not the actual 1st owner of this knife. His sons told me that a retired doctor came into thier shop many years ago, and knew that MR Davis had worked for Heiser. One day he brought the knife in and asked him if he recognized the work. Mr Davis of course did and told the Dr that yes they had made a number of them at Heiser around 1940 or so. The Doctor then turned it over and showed him the Heiser trademark. He then gave Mr Davis the knife and sheath telling him he wanted him to have it. I know that the Case knife and hachet are not real rare, but the combination of the real Stag handle and nickle, in the Heiser sheath is a real piece of fine workmanship. I will post a better picture tomorrow as the leather is in better then 90% condition.
On an interesting side note. R Lloyd Davis made wonderfully carved shotgun shell cases that were manufactured for Abercrombie and Fitch. They still have the original patterns and I had one made with nice tooled leather engraving of a duck for my hunting partner.
One of these days I am going to break down an have them build me a case using a pattern of a Bluerock Pigeon they designed for A&F but was never used. The Davis brothers are true craftsman that I am guessing are approaching 70. Yet they still open their shop 6 days a week.
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