Cleaning tip:I received a delivery this week on a Raymond Thorpe bowie.i am a veteran collector but have never handled a factory fresh Thorpe before. Word of warning, I don't remember ever handling a knife this long and this sharp before. The thin blade just begs to have your fingers wrap around the front of it when you wipe down the blade. Make sure this bowie has your complete attention and you are wearing a leather work glove when you handle it.one second of thoughtless and this knife will remove your fingers.