Frank,
I've got a few worries in my life, but when you have my knife done is not one of them! I guess I am just a little different than other guys...when I have a bow on order, I tell the guy not to rush--build mine when he feels he has an extra special one in him. It usually works out pretty good
and I figure it should be the same way with a finely handcrafted knife...
I am leaving on a BIG hunt the 23rd; I plan on taking a "STIC" for the skinning.
I just looked closely at all the pics you posted. Those handles and all the joints in them are just super crisp and sharp...you SHOULD do a build-a-long. That antler one is especially nice!