Nice Skunk. Thats a hand-me down for sure....son, daughter, grandkid....

Isnt 5160 and thoose kinds of steels what they make modern leaf springs and ball bearings from?

And forgive my ignorance but is it possible to strip the handle off and give a more modern heat treat to it?

Assuming you were so inclined and that its possible.

I need to read up on heat treating...