it came in the mail. and i have to say i m so stoked on the knife!!! it makes me feel funny when i hold it, and i never want to let it go... i considered sleeping with it, but figured it could rest next to me on the night stand.lol. for me the handle seems a bit slick. so i want to work on that a bit. maybe a file job? anyways... thanks for your warm welcomes!! i look forward to being in this community with all of you!!!!!