Yes, lots of improvement needed, just send that 'ole trial piece over here, and I will dispose of it for you
That's almost exactly what I was gonna write (before I saw your post)! 'Cept I was gonna say that I need to examine the knife in person before I can offer a qualified opinion. ;
But what I really think is this: I have to have one of those knives. My favorite form of knife is not a bowie or belt knife, it's a boot knife. And your knife, Ned, is one of the best I've seen. Great sheath, too, with the spoon clip I really need to figure out how to get one (and hide the purchase from my wife). ;