Hi Roy, I was mainly going off of Wikinger's statement. Most of the eicks I have are a little newer vintage or of the back to back squirrel variety, I am not sure whether I have one with that particular squirrel. Like I said before, it is a beautiful blade and maybe I am just not used to seeing one that pristine. Initially the tail just looked a little too sharp to me on the edges. I recanted when Dave posted a couple of comparisons which were more of the condition I am used to looking at!! That one is yours? Gorgeous!
