LOL Thats cool Andy. I have to agree that I'm very happy in my choice and I don't even have the knife yet. I keep reading on this forum how poeple are A&^%(*$& to newbies and such but I find this group to be very helpful and willing to teach. Tructh being told I got this bug so bad I ordered a blade( nothing special, Japanese) and have started to put a handle on it. I'll post pics even though it may not be a job from a pro. Hey you have to start somewhere. When I get my property up north, with my brother, I have already been deamed the blacksmith. Funny cause I don't know Shi*t about it but they just know I'll study it like animal. ( horse shoes, misc. stuff ) Like everything I Study I put in some serious reading time. OCD I don't know lol anyway I'm very glad I found JK and your designs. He's a good guy to work with and I have the feeling this won't be my last knife. So thanks Andy and JK for being so willing to explain and being kind. I have heard nothing but nightmares. Blah blah blah Anyway thanks guys I cant wait to just swing that bad boy! =)