I had one on a passaround exactly 5 years ago, through this place. It was a BFC purchase and was sold after the passaround, IIRC.
Here's an edited version of my review:
"The Beast arrived on Saturday. I'll avoid pointing out the obvious, and skip the initial reaction. I will say that my wife was quite impressed! My six-year-old son thought the Ti vs. Micarta handle was neat. I have to say that the Micarta is a little better looking than I expected. It just takes a great finish, and is very versatile. I still would prefer black, or maybe upgrade to Carbon Fiber, but that's just me.
I removed the clip, and am carrying the knife in a CS Twistmaster sheath, which barely fits. I just couldn't handle the clip. With the screw in for the pivot, the lock-up is still good. Just be aware that the clip screws are of different lengths.
...I'll see what this thing can do in an office environment, which is definitely not it's main purpose, but it will still be fun to show off...
Well, it's an interesting knife. It really is well put together, and top notch in quality, but I just couldn't enjoy it. It is fun to snap open, though. It's just too clunky for me. I own some large knives, but this one is not comfy for my hands, and carrying it is a chore. For my office life on the job, it doesn't offer any advantages.
And yet, I am sure it will be no problem selling this one, when the time comes. I guess there is a need for sharpened pry bars. I know a knife like this serves it's purpose, and well, I'm sure, so I'll leave it at that...
I just showed the knife to one of my knife knut co-workers, and he liked the knife quite a bit. He even said he would consider having a knife made, but in a different blade style. So, I guess there are those who would like it. He was quite impressed with the robustness of the lock, and thickness of the blade and handle slabs. He also tends to like large fixed blades, so this might be his bias..."
