Well, my new SOD wasn't here in time for my hog hunt, shoot. But it was here in time for the last day of the doe/spike season <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />.

So, I got a nice doe and my dad a spike. I used the SOD for field dressing duties and some quatering/butchering on both deer. It stayed plenty sharp, but did not come super sharp. As much as I have disliked the thought of ResC it is very hard to beat for actual USE.

When I split the pelvis I took a smooth rock and "battoned" the blade easily through. Once home I had to chop the spines/rib cages in two to fit the in the trashcan. It was easy to hack through the backbone in one wack with the deer hanging from the gambrel.

Currently, I have leather cut out and glued together and need to take it to a local saddle shop to have them stitch it. I can do it by hand but it takes me forever and does not look near as good. They can stitch the perimeter in a few minutes and it would take me hours.

I'm designing the sheath/scabbard so it can be used with the knife put in either direction(right or left hand). There is a side loop that fits a Smiths sharpening rod for field use.

After it is stitched up, I will oil then bees wax it. It should have a natural light brown color when it is all said and done.

Long story short the SOD is one BAD knife. I am going to hear some grief; but it is my favorite fixed blade. It looks so sexy and when it was laying next to my pile of leather it just warmed my heart. It will be my new field companion and kayaking buddy.