Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Best off the shelf knife I own
I throw knives, axes and spears in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism). It is great fun and the competition is excellent. Most of my best knives are made by Cold Steel, and this is no exception. Right out of the package, I found it to be very sharp and wonderfully balanced. It throws true and sticks deep (with a great thud on impact). It would be very interesting which would be better if there were a version with scales. Luckily, this knife doesn't need them.