If you look close you can see where the black traction coating is smoother near the edge in one place on each side from chopping a piece of wood. The edge is great & sharp. It was kept oiled, and the Micarta scales are darker than it came new from the oil (RemOil).
A couple of the handle screws aren't as dark (black) from the oil, also. It comes as you see with the factory sheath, cord & TOPS whistle. Please look at all the pictures closely for condition and ask any questions you might have before purchasing. This is for your protection. Also check out my other auctions for other Bark River Knives, Cold Steel, TOPS, ESEE and other knives. I sometimes lower the price of items if they don't sell in a reasonable amount of time, so check back occasionally if my current asking price is more than you want to give. And do not offer local pick-up. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Modern Fixed Blade\Factory Manufactured". The seller is "cuttymcstab" and is located in this country: US.This item can be shipped to United States.