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Are the scales elk or sambar stag?
Elk from the custom shop.Are the scales elk or sambar stag?
I'm assuming you ordered that. Did you request extra bark?

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matthewtstock It does have a lot of bark for being elk. That is what drew me to it.
GPyro I did not order this one from the custom shop. I fished it off of the bay but all its packaging/ sheath seems correct to me to be a legit custom shop knife. I have in the past asked for more bark on some of my orders and they came out fantastic.
DaveHS very nice knife and one of my favorite bourbons!
I hear ya. I like the appearance of both smooth and bark, but I’m in the minority for liking the smooth ones. It is definitely a gamble ordering them sight unseen. I have received from no bark to lots of it. It would be nice to have an option when ordering to specify which you would like.I only buy elk handles in person or used for that reason. I prefer bark but many are much more smooth and light colored. Congrats on a great find!
I have done it in the past via email. I just gave them my order number and they put a note on the order.I've heard you can make a request. I guess you call them with the order number and they can then note it on the order.
Of course no guarantees...... And I heard it somewhere, but I don't know for sure.
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Back at you, sir!very nice knife and one of my favorite bourbons!
No bourbon?!? The horrorI don't have bourbon