[TexasJack]

Odd that I'm the only one seeing the other pictures. I can't explain that, but they are still there.

Thanks, Allan, for clearing things up. I wasn't trying to single you out, but we've had some spammers and such on here that will post a question that looks innocent, but have a link that goes to some Asian sales site.

As for your knife, yes, you can remove that butt piece and the leather washers that constitute a handle will come off. You can buy replacements and build a new one. Before doing that, I'd consider just buffing the handle up a bit, unless the leather is rotted.

The blade should be pretty easy to clean up. Take your time doing it - where people usually go wrong is when they get anxious and they try to grind off the rust with a 50 grit belt or a coarse file. Fine sand paper, oil, spend some time.