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Pros: Overall Quality
Cons: None
Looks like an economical copy of a Murray Carter
It appears like a 185 Original model from Carter Cutlery but not $400. I like it. Even has the mosaic pins. The handle isn't tear dropped enough to be an exact copy and the grind lines go all the way to the spine which I prefer. The only big difference is that the First choil on the blade in Carter's have a plunged grind line so you wont slip and cut your finger. I like this one better because the heel takes less time to get sharp also this knife maximizes cutting edge for it's size. If you are worried about the index finger just round the heel a bit on a stone. One of Carter's in his style would have about 3/8 less usable blade. Jimping at the tip is nice too. Not sure who came to this design first but I think it's the Ferrari of fixed blade knives. Don't forget to thin the secondary bevel! Buy Japanese water stones or if you are really bad at sharpening and don't care to learn buy a Wicked Edge sharpening system. I prefer water stones just because it's more fun.
