Good to see you posting again Joe. These knives (this pair) were completed a couple of years ago. I just posted them now and, as I had written, they are being laser-etched now. There are no definitive markings from BMK but I understand this is not the case with newer work from his shop.
Stay Sharp...& thanks all for the nice comments,
Capt. Chris
PS: Joe: Rod Brown posted a very good question that I defer to your expertise, regarding separate "S" RMK's with an exposed nut on handle material..."other" than leather. CCS