>>> ...press the blade against anything you are not willing to utterly destroy; scoutmasters,...<<<

Yikes!!!! <img src="images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Most of these points are identical to those one would follow for a folder. I'm interested in any tips where there are differences, such as handing a knife over to another. With a folder, you close the blade and hand it to the recepient and wait for him or her to say "thank you" to make sure they have full control before releasing the knife. With a sheath knife unsheathed, I believe you hold the knife by the blade with the edge up and present the handle to the receiver, then wait for "Thank you" before letting go. I've also heard where you present it to the reciever's opposite hand (left-to-right or right-to-left) to avoid crossing the torso. Are these correct and are there any other distinctive "rules?"

BTW, I didn't send a separate message welcoming you back as I'm sure it would have been lost amoung the thousands of emails that have piled up, but I'm very glad to see your sig on the forum again! <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />