Hitachi white is actually my most favorite steel, it just wants to get scary sharp. What color are the liners? Does it have any letters on the reverse side of the signature? Will you take any trades? I have a BM 940 that I wouldn't mind trading (used, not abused) with some cash. Let me know, I had a deep interest in this knife, it'll match my other two Carters nicely, and I always wanted a ironwood handle.