*** Specifications ***

Overall length: 38 cm (15 in)
Blade length: 25.5 cm (10 in)
Weight: 580 g (20.5 oz)
Center of gravity: 4 cm (0.16 in) from the handle

Blade thickness: 6.5 mm (1/4 in)
Grind: Flat

Blade material: O1 tool steel (not stainless), tempered to 56 - 58 HRC
Handle material: G10

Price: about $200

*** Pros / Cons ***

+ Tough, high quality steel
+ Flawless fit & finish
+ Very powerful cutting blade
+ Versatile sheath with many attachment options

- Slick and overly complex handle shape, gets painful with hard chopping
- Loose fitting sheath insert
- Re-curve edge is difficult to sharpen (forgot to mention that in the video)

*** Verdict ***

This is a very specialized design, and in my opinion more of a self-defense tool or collector's weapon than a working blade for camping / bushcraft / survival. It cuts and chops very well and it's extremely durable, but the handle is shaped to make only a saber-grip viable. Trying to chop wood with it using a hammer-grip gives you blisters pretty quickly. With gloves it's less of a problem but still noticeable.

As a collector and blade enthusiast I very much appreciate this knife, it's quite aesthetically pleasing to me and a lot of thought went into the design. Maybe too much. Apparently there is such a thing as TOO ergonomic. More versatility would have been nice.

Personally I liked it a lot and would definitely recommend it, but if you're looking for a knife for prolonged outdoors work you should either look elsewhere or be prepared to make a custom handle for it.

*** Where to find it ***

In the US:
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Apparently the same knife, but cheaper and listed as "Foresight"? [ Ссылка ]
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In Canada:
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Apparently the same knife, but cheaper and listed as "Foresight"? [ Ссылка ]


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