Got mine from Bayou Laforch (THANKS!) for WAY less that $189 - I think like $109 shipped. I like it a lot so far. Gadget factor is high, and the colors are a welcome change from black G-10 and bead blasted Ti. Very interesting blade shape. Handle is comfy.
The safety was pretty much unnecessary, IMHO, but it's no intrusion on the knife, so I'm glad it's there to appease the less confident.
(less than 24 hours of experience, so I can't be much more detailed than that).
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[This message has been edited by Brian_Turner (edited 08-26-2000).]