[samg]

Thanks David, I look forward to that 12-8 thread. I have been studying the grinds of the Big Bears from different eras. Not a lot of change except in the area of the ricasso. Subtle differences, to my eyes at least. I will weigh in on that at some point.
Anyone have an opinion on the differences thru the years?

I wonder if the young man who came into the shop all those years ago and inspired this knife, if he ever got his bear?

Tom, I will definitely leave the initials intact. Part of the history of it. Besides, I don't know how thick those plates are, so I would be ticked if I did remove it and went through the plate :-(((

Regards, Samg