Nobody expected a response, so chiming in is, as many things, appreciated and an excellent reflection upon your "makership"
I appreciated:
1. Thicker stock, rather than 1/8" this knife is 5/32", slightly thicker blade moves nicely on the "flick"
2. Tension-blade doesn't "flop" out, it has a very nice movement that is unstoppable, but solid and confidence building
3. Rounding of edges-there are no "hotspots" on the handle or blade surface, the frame is machined for retention, but not rough or aggressive to the point that "girly hands" like mine are abraded or antagonized.
4. Overall fit, finish and design are superior....in that, blade is sharp, feels good where it needs to, cuts confidently and does not allow the finger to easily slide forward of the edge which is very important wrt overall function.
5. Superb hand rubbed finish which so many seem to avoid(stonewash, bead blast.....)
6. Packaging(comes with a nice plastic case with customized identity plate) is unnecessary, but shows serious commitment to "the details".
Brian is the HEAT....get on his list while you can, i have a feeling that he is in it for the long haul, and love the knives that I have currently. FWIW...he is in "The Collection" of 50 US makers(-1, Brian Tighe, who had to go in, Canuckian though he is) that represent an "A-Z" under "$1,000 per knife commitment.
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson