I just picked up my knife today and I have to say I am quite impressed right off. First of all, the many good points of the Griptilian design have not been changed at all, but the blade shape is just the right change IMHO. This is also the first knife that I have not had to sharpen to correct for poor sharpening from the factory!

I have but one thing to get used to though; I am not a fan of tip up knife carry but axis lock design precludes tip down. Now I have to learn my knife draw technique again so it comes naturally because I will be carrying this everyday in place of my previous favorite, the Outdoor Edge Paragee. It was/is a great balance of size and PHRASECENSOREDPOSTERSHOULDKNOWBETTER. friendliness but sometimes was a little small for my hands.

Now as far as the blade steel, I will have to wait to see how long it takes to need sharpening.

One word to those looking to buy the sheath offered by Aeromedix to go with this knife. It is not a custom fit sheath, but a universal type that fits the knife fairly well. I would prefer velcro for the flap, but the snaps it uses seem strong enough. The sheath is a little big if the clip is removed from the knife scales, so you can get the idea how much added bulk the sheath adds to the total carry package. I would not buy the sheath personally again now that I know more about it.