Well, its been a little more that a week and I am finally finding the time to post a review. Here we go.
Overall- This knife is very light weight and un-obtrusive in your pocket. This is the level two model with out the G-10 inserts. It has a very thin width a little over 3/8" wide. So,IWB is very comfortable and you'll forget it is there.
Blade- This model has the 440C-os version of steel. At, first I was iffy about this compared to the cost of this knife(approx.$325) Well,I used this knife and compared it to my Manix in s30v. It was easy to sharpen and held its edge for a fairly long time. I used it mainly to cut cardboard and rope, with some wood here and there. It took one of the keenest edges I have ever had, shaving hair very smoothly both with the grain of the hair and against the grain. I cut mainly box type corrugated cardboard, after about 10 boxes it would still shave, after about 35-40 boxes it was sharp but not shaving. ( was cutting these boxes into 4 pieces.) I found that the blade could keep up to my Manix, but in the end the Manix's edge held its edge longer, but I was not dissapointed with this steel at all. A slightly steeper angle may Have helped as far as holding a sharp edge even after shaving was not possible.
handle- very smooth would have liked to have a grippy grip to it, mabey the G-10 inserts would have helped.
Clip- Left something to desire. I would have like to be able to revese sides.
Conclusion- I was not dissapointed at all. This is my first semi-custom EDC and I am throughly impressed with the fit and finish and cutting ability. Thank you Combat Elite!
