thanks guys!!
I knew I could get some help here....stickman, I tried that web site, not very user friendly...pickling is something that I had not thought of...I think there is some time....maybe a month, I'm not sure yet.
I have left a message for Mitchell....
also waiting to hear back, as to what type of knife interests them/him....should know more by in the morning
Thanks to all that have responded!! That's what this site is all about!!

:-)Rocky