Gentlemen,

I have been lurking for quite some time now and figured this was a great thread for my first post.

My 5.5 carbon steel, knurled handle, model #18. I did a couple things to make it mine. Carbon blade was etched in vinegar to give it a nice patina for decent corrosion resistance and a more subdued look, waxed the sheath, cord wrapped the handle and added a capsule for the inside of the hollow handle for organization of the kit.

I bought it brand new from Kittery Trading post last August. As you can see, I have used it hard.