Paul, can you please elaborate on the tradition of presentation knives?
I've had some further discussion with LTC (Ret) Thomas M. Johnson and Mr Ron Weinand about this topic, and also the commemorative knives. If anyone here is able to attend the MAX show which is being held at the Monroeville Convention Center, October 2-3, Monroeville, PA., Mr Weinand has confirmed to me that this subject will be discussed at the MAX seminar with the Board of Experts, which includes Mr Johnson, Mr Weinand, Frederick Stephens, and others. My understanding is there are differing opinions on certain aspects, so if anyone is able to attend, I'm sure it would be a most interesting discussion.
Mr Johnson has sent me a small 'DJ' plate for measuring. This one has the diamond recess cut into it. I have measured the recess with some accurate calipers and found the following:
Recess length is 19mm.
Recess width is 10.5mm.
The size is too small to accommodate the smallest known
HJ knife diamond, however Mr Johnson has seen examples with an HJ diamond that fits this recess. I'm waiting to hear back whether he has seen these as a single item, and if so, how they were marked on the reverse.
Here are the pics showing the measures.
Regards
Russ
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