The other day I saw a large classic that was polished by the owner. He polished the bead blast off both slabs and the clip. It looked real nice to me and I wondered why CRK doesn't polish the clip and the locking part of the slab on their Woody's and decorated models. I wouldn't think it would make the clip that more unsecure in your pocket and it looks funny with the rest of the knife all polished and shinny with the exception of the clip and the integral lock portion.