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Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Sheath/Scabbard
Awesome Knife; Sheath, Junk
The knife itself is beyond reproach. It is a super duty quintessential field knife. I absolutely love it. The engineering, fit, finish, forward thrust, aesthetics, et al. However, this sheath has a cheap, clear plastic insert (the kind that yellows and cracks easily) instead of Kydex. The last gripe I have with the supplied sheath is the retention strap. Velcro?!? Who would use velcro on something like a retention strap? An adjustable strap with a reinforced snap would be much better. With the supplied sheath, there is no way to release the retention strap and draw the knife in a fluid motion--the strap must be unsecured before the draw. (rrrriiiipppppp...hope you weren't trying to be quiet!). I'm going back to the companies that think a knife owner and offer a quality heavy-duty leather sheath proving knife and owner protection and provides a smooth in/out action.
