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Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Finish
great knife with one minor flaw
I had originally thought about either buying this knife or a Bradford Guardian 3. I naturally eventually got both. Upon first inspection everything seemed to be nearly perfect. Great sheath, excellent fit on the scales, the back of the blade nicely contoured and finished, and the cool titanium bead on the fob was just icing on the cake. Comfortable to use, in fact I may lose this one to my wife, she loves it. I don't notice the sheath on my belt, and it's small enough to just stick the whole thing in a pocket. With the level of fit and finish it seems more like a gents knife than a utility blade; but a gents knife than can do it all. This one will be an almost constant companion while in the garden. The problem arose when I went to sharpen and found that the factory bevel was off on one side. After a couple hours with the sharpmaker, it's all good now; albeit the sides are not exactly even now. It was interesting to note that while the M1, this knife, had a better final finish than the Bradford Guardian 3 the Guardian's bevel was spot on perfect. I am still amazed to be offered a knife of this quality, in this steel, with a great sheath for such a reasonable price. Grizz