JVoutilainen
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One vote for stropping compound - makes the process much faster. Granted, the result is a bit more "round", but, that is infinitely better than remnants of burr stuck on the edge.
I don't recommend Bark River. There are better knives available, for less money, and from companies that do not have questionable customer service and business ethics.
ApacheCoTodd:
The main difference between the Grohmann military and it's civil counterpart is the sheath. I'm waiting for one to hit their clearance bin to get the over the top flap on it. If you look at the Grohmann site... http://www.grohmannknives.com/ you'll see they're reasonably priced when purchased directly.
The other is a funky little trapper that I bought off a drunken Russian custom maker in Tucson. Very good feel there on that handle
it handled the job like hot steel through melted butter.