Bill has absolutely blown me away with his generosity, and incredible craftsmanship.
I was expecting 1095 after we had talked about damascus, and no lanyard hole since I hadn't thought to ask for one until after the hardening was done.
So what I got was this breathtaking blend of form and function, with everything I wanted, but thought I couldn't quite get, I was struck dumb.
Bill defines class.
I'm taking this on a week long camping trip in the Cascades next week, and will hopefully have a decent camera by then, and I plan to get acquainted with this beauty, and will hopefully have some good pictures to share when I get back.
Thanks so much Bill.
*Edit* I would add that this is terrible news, because with my first custom knife buying experience being so far beyond my initial expectations, I have the distinct impression that my bank account will be angry at me in the near future.