For some reason I couldn't get the audio in the youtube review posted above, so I can't comment on it. I do have an old CarbonV Trailmaster, satin finish, not sure if it's 2nd or 3rd generation or what... anyway it was made before they started putting the black finish on the blade. So I can comment on the general design.
Short version: it's a good basic knife, I've beaten the dickens out of mine and it has held up great. Obviously a little big for spreading peanut butter, but I'm one of those who prefers too much knife rather than too little. I always carry a smaller knife for more delicate tasks, anyway.
Some peeves: 1) the clip-point design is highly debatable for a wilderness knife, IMHO. And if you're going to put a clip on it to make it a more effective fighter, why the devil wouldn't you SHARPEN it?!? I re-ground mine so the clip actually cuts. 2)The handle sucks. Hard. I've heard horror stories of the Kraton material coming loose and twisting around the tang. But even if that's BS, I just didn't like the ergonomics of it, like someone else mentioned. It felt like like it was trying to leap out of my hand when I swung it. So I tore it off and fashioned a traditional-style bowie handle for it. I also made a new, smaller guard out of N/S, but that's mainly because I think brass is just ugly.
I should point out that the sheaths are well-made; I was lucky to pick a couple extras up from Smoky Mountain for use with other projects.
Just my two-cents' worth; wish I heard the review because I too am curious about the "new" steel...
