"Okir" among the Tausug is usually limited to the hilts and scabbards of weapons. Carolingian scabbards were made of wood and leather. Butchers must bring their own knives and scabbards. Some 70 V-42 knives were issued with short U.S. Marine Corps Raider knife scabbards. The second consideration was the shape of his swords' scabbards. As a result, many original Mark I knives and scabbards have lost their original finish. Both blades and scabbards were issued with a blackened finish to prevent reflection. Some older style scabbards include a pouch for carrying flint or dry tinder. The most flamboyant scabbards are of wood, encased entirely with silver. Some scabbards had front plates of bronze rather than iron. After 200 BC fully decorated scabbards became rare. Many scabbards, such as ones the Greeks and Romans used, were small and light. The Brown Leather Service Scabbards are hand stitched pigskin. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the M1910 hook. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the hook.