The ‘Recon Government’ is the gun-blued version of the original ‘Government’.  Though similar in design and dimensions, the steel used on both knives was different as trying to apply a gun-blue finish on stainless steel (the Government’s) was not possible. It was produced concurrently with the ‘Government’ as a tactical alternative to its satin-finished twin and was not an exclusive production for anyone. THIS KNIFE NEVER BEEN UNWRAPPED.  I didn't want to take that experience away from it's NEW OWNER