Actually, I got in Mr. Rader's queue as a birthday present a while back. It took about 7 months before my name popped up on the list. Not bad at all, IMO. It's got a lovely little Burl Source redwood burl handle with some Lisch damscus. The workmanship is freaking amazing. I'd heard Michael made the most comfortable western handle out there, and I believe it. Everything about this knife is comfortable. I am loving the way the choil is curved--no pointy bits digging into you when you're peeling garlic (no more strawberries yet, Mark!) and it makes for easy sharpening--no dinking the bolster on the edge of the stone. The main knife (a chef's knife) is still in work, but I live right down the road from Michael's mom, so he dropped this one off at my house Sunday afternoon. How's THAT for amazing service? It was really nice to meet Michael--he is everything that is gracious.