While deployed to Afghanistan we did a white elephant thing at Christmas, since I was attached with some infantry guys we of course all gave knives. I got some Smith&Wesson knife and the handle was garbage plastic but the blade design was too good not to like. So after a few years of use I finally decided to fix it up. Well fast forward a few months and I finally got the final sanding done today and started oiling it! The woods all came from a trade with Ed(forestfarmer) and another with Tim. I love knapping, but metal work and wood working are my loves.