Hey, Thank you Pinnah and Tah. I couldn't wait to get back here. I was wrong about the knife. It is a 2 dot 1978 nib with papers and the price is $58.00.
My daughter guessed about the finger grooves.
I just learned about Micarta Scales and everyone seems to love those. I haven't found any, though.
Your suggestion is probably the right thing to do! I think I have gotten "hooked" on learning about these knives, the handles, the brass "thingys" (sorry - can't remember what they are called!)
Maybe I will keep looking since this is for Xmas cuz it is fun and I can always get a new one. Just seems like the woodgrain on the new ones is maybe not as nice as the ones with real wood from the past.
Anyway, I really appreciate your responses!