Anyone order from any of these guys

[Saltwater60]

I love these, something about Damascus looking so nice. Too bad I can't maintain a sharp blade to save my life. I keep buying garbage knives because I know I'll ruin them anyway.
The Micro Skinner in Damascus by Indy Hammered Knives

That is nice. I'll
Let you know how the knife looks when I get it.

 

[Koz]

Give anzaknives.biz a shot. They are all handmade from old files. Their workmanship is stellar and their knives and sheaths are true artwork. Prices, I find are "reasonable"

 

[FrankenCub]

Ah, thanks!!!! Well to keep a sharp blade in my opinion requires 3 things: 1. a good ceramic sharpening rod by lansky (costs about 8.00!) I prefer rods since they are easy to carry in the field or have handy in the shop and you can let the blades angle guide you up and down the rod vs forcing a blade up and down a flat stone (stones in my opinion are best suited for flat grinds much like a straight razor). 2. A good leather strop (a nice old leather belt is my personal preference) and strop your knife EVERY time you use it (I only use the ceramic rod if their is damage to the edge, otherwise good high carbon steel only needs stroping. 3. Practice! It's easy keeping a razor sharp edge with high carbon steel!!!

You're welcome She is a beauty. Some of the knives I've seen from some of the big fish just have too much flash to me, wild colored handles and such. They kinda detract from the utilitarian function for me, almost like they were meant to be a collector's piece. For seeing your web site, I like your styling much better.
You're probably spot on with my sharpening issues. I've only used stones, only one of which is any good, and have never had a quality high carbon steel blade either. Most knives I've ever owned have always been stainless of various flavors. Stainless can be a bitch to work with as it is so without even thinking about it at the time, I was setting myself up for failure lol. A friend of mine has a Lansky set and swears by it.