Thanks Steve and Tom.I ordered this knife from Mr.Kenefick back in 2006.I ordered maple.when Doug mailed me to say the knife was ready he said it was the first sasquatch that was messed up and that it was walnut and that I could re-order for later this year but he told me Scott said it turned out so good I may want this one.I'm glad they recommended that.In person the handle is the best looking walnut I've seen.Thank you Scott!