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Well, I didn't add a lot to the patina but - just a little bit more as it goes from hand to hand. Then too, a fella may want to start fresh and "build" his own patina. It's not like this one won't get used. You can't just fondle this one and be happy to look at it. It has a real "tale me out and play with me" appeal to it. It looks and feels so tough that you just want to get it out and get it dirty. Even with its "rugged good looks" it's very, very handy. That's what struck me most as I handled it. It has a very natural feel in use in spite of its "granola bar" handle and "bar stock" blade looks. I would never have expected it to handle like it does. I have always liked the more "unnatural," non-form-fitting handles myself as I have always found them to be comfortable and to offer better versatility in various gripping/holding styles. I have a few that betray that idea but overall, the "tool handle" shapes please me most.