I don't know about the flat grind. I have the current mouse (by Spyderco) and one thing that makes it a power house cutter is the deep hollow grind. It also makes the knife look better.
The V-hole? Don't know how it'll work, but the current mouse with Spydie hole as a perfect opening.
Now it's just another black knife. In the Spydie version it was two-toned, Titanium-almite on the scales, polished Aluminum on the edges. Much more friendly appearnance.
Why fix it if it a'nt broke?
Some other thread awhile back said these knives were to be made in Taiwan and to come in at a lower price point than the current Mouse. These prices are equal or higher. If made in the US by Blade-Tech, it'll be interesting to see if they can produce a quality product and stay in business with only two models. I'd wonder why Wegner dumped Spyderco after all these years. Is this a sign of business expansion and a turning around of the economy?