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I have seen the display in the museum, but don't recall seeing one outside of the museum. Like I stated above, I think they were changed in short order, maybe after the first sample was received. Note the blank in the museum has four holes and the tenite handle next to it will not bolt on as the tang holes won't line up. That is what Jack was trying to figure out with his five hole theory.
I base most of it from looking at early knives and taking the handle off. I can't say 100% none had three holes, but most certainly didn't have five that I recall. Of course I have not looked at every one made, but have looked at a pretty good sample.
None of the earliest 18's have more than two plus one (tang) holes that I have examined, and they are the same blades used in the 14 and 15 production.
The knives in the catalog on page 133 and the photo on page 135 are the same knives. They are in the museum as I mentioned above.
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