Steel wire handle - United Cutlery Gil Hibben Highlander 13.5" Bowie Knife

I am saddened to say that the wire has begun to unravel. More puzzling lyrics is how.. It was kept in my archery case for protection. It was barely handled & never used since I've had it. I am going to attempt to exchange it. My daughter bought it for me from budk.com. I will write my effort results because this is a factory defect.