Amici,
I clearly remember once when I was in the Navy, I was working with the SK's in supply and I came across a box of these USGI pocket knives.. The interesting thing is that the handles were not steel but PLASTIC.. Although I handled one briefly, I didn't hold it long enough to inspect who the maker was, unfortunately. Especially since I was familiar with the model, and did think it odd that this was the case.
I have never seen those particular tools again, so a mystery for the ages perhaps..
Cheers,
Serge