Rod, if you are that "dissapointed" I'll trade you my old 5-6 with black micarta handle that's a lot better looking than your old "fossil ivory" handle. All joking aside, nice looking knife ya got there.
Dan Snyder RKS #5537

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.

This is one of my sons' #5-6" stainless w/stag:







Here it is, with mine:

Thats a VERY nice father son idea Ken and one of the best pairs I have ever seen! Could you order more than one at a time in 04?

So how many options is this?

5!
1. Stainless
2. Brass/black spacers
3. Walnut (?), 4. border patrol shaped handle
5. Wrist thong
How'd I do???
Tony

WAIT A MINUTE ...
did I miss a Reduced Hilt??? Hard to tell from the photo!
Tony

Looks like a brass butt plate too.

Best,
Warren

Looks more like a rosewood of some type to me...either Brazilian, Cocobola or perhaps Indian...Best, Capt. Chris...and, yes: BH(RDH)