Once again, my good friend and supreme knife pimp, Gary Norton of Northwest Knife Company has provided me with yet another magnificient piece of steel. Shown in this photo is my brand new 73 Scout with Burnt Stag handles. Unlike my Gen Stag 73, this variation is a slip-joint. And boy is it smooth...and yet the snap is perfect. Not often you see such smoothness...and still have a nice snap. I just love GEC's Burnt Stag. Had to say exactly "why"; I just do.