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As much as I love modern knives, my heart still melts for traditional folders and I saw this one as a great light user. It is original and well cared for despite the handle damage which was repaired with 2 lead pins. They are smoothed so you can't even feel them. the bail and a very old leather lanyard were obviously near original to the knife. I cleaned the bail, and replaced the leather... although I left on a strip of the original attached at the bottom. (dark brown). The rest, I just lightly cleaned with oil. The blades are about as dangerous sharp as you can get, with the spey almost full. And there's only one thing more dangerous than the edges... the snap! If this mouse trap ever gets you it's going to be ugly. I wince everytime i think about it. Anyway, far from perfect, but well cared for and a history of use, I'm sure. Functionally perfect... and scary, scary sharp. $225 OBO (<10% of $2500 book value in EX). Stamps are crisp and clear dating to 1924-33