Knife with a Spanish Influence?

[RobT]

Lee,

The sheath hasn’t been made incorrectly. The orientation of the angled suspension is correct and so is the placement of the buckle and belt straps. All these things match the examples I submitted. The problem is that the knife wasn’t made for the sheath.

Sincerely,
RobT

[Lee]

Indeed, the sheath is much too well made to have been anyone's first or early attempt, so I began to consider just what blade profile that 'reversed polarity' would fit. I laid the knife over the sheath and that suggested it could possibly fit in the right way. So, I very carefully inserted the knife in that way with a bit more force than on previous attempts. Not as smooth, but no serious resistance either, though it finishes ever so slightly crooked at the interface between the sheath mouth and guard. So perhaps, in the end, this couple was made for one another. If I store it another fifty years this way around, perhaps the sheath will re-adapt?

[Interested Party]

Just a passing thought..... Looking at the throat of the sheath it seems roomy. What if it was made for a forward curved blade?

RobT I always forget what this style is blade is called.

Ian I hear what you are saying concerning the sun motif.

Other ideas while I'm brainstorming. Some cultures, including the Philippines I own lefthanded Philippine knives, are forgiving of left handers. OR it could be an edge up right-handed carry. This has an interesting alignment in that it creates a natural alignment for a downward stroke upon drawing. Also edge carry up doesn't dull as much when you run or ride a horse.