I gotta agree with the first 2 posters, once you use an Opinel, you'll love it. They are just such a great knife at the price they sell at. I would be happy getting the same performance out of a much more expensive knife. I have a #9 standard stainless that rides in my right pocket alot. It's my favorite carryable steak knife by far. Cuts like a razor and open, just plain feels like a real comfortable knife. It's a big knife to carry before you get used to it, but it's so darn light you get used to it pretty quick. The stainless is surprisingly good, takes an amazing edge and holds it pretty well. I do mine convex and getting it back to shaving without even feeling it shave sharp is a breeze as long as you keep it close to sharp. If your expecting true custom performance you might be disappointed, but otherwise I have a hard time believing you will be. I do highly recommend the carbon bladed as well, nice stuff, done pretty darn well. Has that thin hard feeling you remember from Gramma's or maybe Mom's Old Hickory's from way back.
If you haven't owned one yet, I would say get it, I really doubt you'll be disappointed. If you are, I'll buy it back from you for price paid + normal shipping to me, hows that? That's an honest offer, but having had several, I really doubt I'll have to fork over, they are good knives. And that one looks like a nice model. Hope you get it and enjoy it.
Edited to add, and then I realized the thread said you already ordered it, heh, I'm a dimwit sometimes. Offer is still good, just not worried about having to pay up.
Take care
Syn
