The front bolsters are steel and were very rusted, and the blade had some light pitting but is otherwise in good condition (which was the only thing that this knife had going for it!). The screwdriver blade was broken. Someone had removed the bale and chipped out the wood near the back of the knife.
After removing the handles the wood appears to be ebony, so I added the bolsters, cut off the broken parts, re-installed the same handles, deleted the screwdriver blade, and ground the whole thing into a teardrop shape.
It still has just enough scars and dings to show it's age, but I am especially happy with how this knife turned out!
I am getting ready to sharpen it and drop it in a pocket!
