For those who are curious, I have made my decision, these are the options I will order:

Model 23 - 4 1/2"
Stainless Steel Blade - 1
Nickel Silver Single Hilt - 2
Squared Top Hilt - N/C
All Black Spacers - N/C
Black Micarta Handle - 3
Finger Grips - under (#14) type - 4
Wrist Thong - 5

I decided to drop the Compass because I ALWAYS carry a compass around my neck EVERY time I go into the woods hunting. Besides, I have a Bradford Angier copy on my wish list and I'll get a compass on that one someday.

If I had access to a Bridgeport milling machine, I have the ability to drill the hole. I worked as a gunsmith before, so I have the training and skills. The hard part would be fabricating the jig to hold the knife in the vise so it doesn't get damaged. But, I will not do it myself, I might try it on one I bought well used someday, just not on a brand new one.

This has been a good thread that spawned another really good thread on tying the thong properly. Thanks guys!!!

Sounds like a nice knife. I hope you share a photo or two when you receive it.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

I will. Maybe by then my photographic skills will have improved.

Rob,
That's gonna be a great user!
Tony