Nice!! I went to Colorado Rennaisance Festival this weekend, and managed to wonder into into one of those hand forged blade dealers. They had a dirk that I at first glance thought was a Roman Gladius, but when I looked closer, I could see that the handle was carved with thistles all over it. It was so strikingly beautiful... if I had had $1075 I would have bought it... I do believe in love at first sight... ***sigh***