Wow!
And the beat goes on!

Killdeer  

Outstanding stuff! God bless the Marines and Trad Gangers. This is what it's all about!

We did kick around a "few ideas" and I think it is gonna be some fantastic - but it's gonna take time (Dad-burn-it!     .

But Bernie you know you're going to love the results.

Bernie all good things take time, but you know that. That blade is already older than most of us. And it has respect, and honor just like you. Can't wait to see it.    

               Brent

"Bless you all - especially you, Lady. She really can say something, can't she, Dano?"

Doesn't surprise me Bernie, she does have Scots Blood after all    

Excellent story, looking forward to the end product  

Chuck done a great thing for a great man. Bernie we wanna see pics when ya get it done. <><

For sure on the pic, Frank - and thank all of you for the oh so kind comments. Makes a guy feel quite humble indeed.

Yep, Jock, you Scotts are almost as full of "Blarney" as we Irish, aren't y'all? - LOL    

Very nice Bernie very nice,I understand about following your stories I,ve enjoyed a good many myself since we first got to kinda know each other.
Your a well deserving man thanks for shareing with us it means a great deal to many

Bernie,

I look forward to the opportunity to work on this very important blade.  As I start working on this piece of art and significant piece of history, I can assure you that I will give it the respect it deserves keeping in mind the value it had to its prior owner and you.

Respectfully yours,

Daniel

Bless your heart, Daniel, I know you will.

HooYahh, I love this knife----and love what it stands for.

I say HooYah because of my Navy upbringing. However--do your duty and refurbish this beautiful treasure.

Jeff

My heartfelt thanks to Bernie for graciously agreeing to be the new owner ( caretaker in his words)of this old "war horse". I wanted this knife to reside with someone who would appreciate it's heritage and history, and after reading Bernie's posts and following his adventures, I knew where it would end up! I have the utmost respect for nearly all of the members of this forum, but Bernie is tops in my book. I never expected him to go to such lengths to refurbish this knife, but I am not surprised at all. Thank you Bernie for the respect and honour that you are bestowing on my Dad's knife, and thank you Daniel for so graciously volunteering your artistic abilities in giving the old blade a deserving makeover. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Chuck