Thanks to everyone for the nice welcome and informative replies.
It's obvious to me now, that purchasing this knife would not be possible for me. Way out of my league, and price range.
The gentleman who owns the knife had said that he could really use a new deer hunting rifle. I will relay all of this info about his knife, along with the news that if he should choose to sell it, he will be able to buy a very fine rifle indeed.
I will advise him that e-Bay is probably the place to get his best price.
Thanks again, willhunt.
Forgot to mention. To hammerdownnow, after I read BoBlades response, I DID pee a little!!!