My Lil Lady arrived today. I've never written an online review for anything but I'll attempt to give some quick first impressions. I'll use the HB as a point of reference for most of my discussion.
For starters, the OAL is 6 15/16", 5/16" shorter than my HB. The weight is 3.05 ounces which is about 1/2 ounce less than my HB. In my hand the LL has a decidedly smaller feel to it compared to the HB. I think that's mainly due to the shape of the handle, which is obviously based on the full sized LF. Specifically, the shape of the pommel does take away from the space for your fingers. I have medium-large hands and find myself thinking this is a three finger knife when I pick it up, but I am fully capable of comfortably using all four fingers if I need to. Overall, I really this knife as an alternative to the HB. The combined reductions in mass create a knife that feels easier to carry with minimal loss in functionality. I also think the LL has a very friendly appeal to it in mixed company (non threatening, etc.). I should add that I also have a BCK and I would actually compare the feel of the LL handle to that of the BCK. The BCK is certainly more full, however, the LL's pommel, curved spine and curvy shape make the shape feel very familiar. I the LL is going to get a lot of carry-time in my daily rotation. Here's a couple of pictures for comparison.
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