As promised, here is the 5-5 I just received as well. Totally loved the grind lines and old spacers and the fact it is not perfectly straight from handle to blade. A slight downward curve really aids in cutting. Also loved the fact the blade was dead mint and the handle had taken on a nice patina. Now the blade is hair poppin' sharp and ready to go out on adventures.

I've had six of these and this one I believe is the keeper. A thicker blade than others, squared hilt that I'll actually keep square, and just feels the best in my hand. I'll take a picture of my current 5-5 with black Micarta handle and show the difference in thickness.













Thought I'd throw in a picture of it with my two favorite folders. Both have bank vault lock-up with absolutely no play. The black on is polished water buffalo horn and S30V steel.