Dan

Thank you for your "kind" offer. But I will keep the fossil ivory 5. Until I see it in person and get to handle it, I will reserve judgement.
I really like fossil ivory. The piece on this knife had no "bark", so I knew what I was getting. Alot of fossil ivory can not be "judged" until you get the bark off. I had two pieces, with bark on, bought at the same time, put on knives. One piece turned out excellent,the other so-so.
I am still on the look out for a superb piece.
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Rod Brown
RKS 3846
RKCC CM-123
Whether you think you can or can not, you are right.