I purchased a "3 Spring" Northfield model 79 recently with stag scales. Found it to be too beautiful, too sharp, too perfect to actually use and it ended up in my den display case. So I ordered the less expensive Tidioute version with the jig bone handles. Same problem, way too nice, way too sharp and built like a Swiss watch. I think I'll keep buying these until I find an ugly one. All kidding aside, GEC knives are (by far) beautifully crafted knives. This one is no exception. As always, "Knives Ship Free" provided a super price and unbelievably fast shipping.