Rod, I'm with you on the OT gray patina and ease of sharpening. The 34OT is a very comfortable size for the pocket too. Most of the time I carry the smaller 108OT (three blade), but when I am working construction, I need a bigger stainless, so the 897UH goes with me everywhere. Of course, now that hunting season is past for me, my favorite EDC sheath knife, the 165OT Woodsman is cleaned, sharpened and oiled for next year's hunts.
Codger