I ordered this right when Rick started making them, so was lucky enough to get it early on. Blade is S30V, with Ricks Spanto tip. Bead blasted blade and ti side, black G10 side. Knife is perfect. Lockup is literaly the strongest I've ever felt in a folder, zero blade play in any direction. Opens smooth as butter too. Fit and finish are of course also perfect. It has been carried and used some so it does show a few scuffs and very minor surface scratches. Edge is still razor sharp from Rick. The only trade I'm looking for is a Dozier folding hunter with Micarta scales and pocket clip. I have been dying for one for a long time! Pics below are when the knife was brand new, but it still looks great. Thanks for looking.