Fortunate enough to own several of Shawn's knives and will say no one will be disappointed. This is a fine looking lightweight workhorse for the back country. BTW, Shawn-best of luck with the bulls this fall.

Thanks, guys! Ron, I used a metal checkering file from my gunsmithing days. Not sure of the LPI but you are correct in how it is used and I dress it down a bit along with all edges of the knife so nothing will debark your hand. I positioned the checkering to be in the correct location for the users index finger. The tip of the thumb is located by the forward hole.

   

And here is exactly the same blade design in full dress.  x-fancy Honduran Rosewood scales.