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Sorry, I'm late getting to answer. Don' right, the shield is sanded off too. PrestonIs the shield sanded on the handle too
We never did that type of etching.. It would be hard stamped. Our Factory Blems would never have the stamp ground off..The Laser etch on these makes me think these were factory seconds that were cobbled together for retail sales.
Did Buck ever etch "Made in USA" on 300 series?
Just curious, if these were for the missionaries and they were exported wouldn't they have to be plainly marked country of origin??