I agree on the rub marks under the clip (can't stand a clip on this knife).
The only way to avoid the mark is to special order the knife from CRK, with the clip not assembled.
It would be very easy for CRK to manufacture the knife and assemble it with a small piece of plastic under the d*** clip. The owner can elect to use the clip or remove it before the frame is marked up.
Regards,
FK