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...Annnnd now I can't find my pocketknives anywhere.
Initial impression of the knife after holding it for the first time: I was seriously building it up in my mind too much, and I mean that in a good way. I've read of quite a few people who were disappointed with its heft and overall size - but I love it, feels great. Pleasantly surprised that the logos on the blade were stamped, rather than the newer laser-etched version. The blade absolutely needs to be sharpened before any I do anything else with it. Epic fail on the paper test. The grivory scales feel pretty good, but I'm certainly interested in stippling and micarta - I'm betting I'd be happy with the tan grivory scales being stippled, but I've only got the black set.
Anyway, my first Becker! Looking forward to getting the knife good and sharp and putting it to work.
Thanks, guys.
Steve

Initial impression of the knife after holding it for the first time: I was seriously building it up in my mind too much, and I mean that in a good way. I've read of quite a few people who were disappointed with its heft and overall size - but I love it, feels great. Pleasantly surprised that the logos on the blade were stamped, rather than the newer laser-etched version. The blade absolutely needs to be sharpened before any I do anything else with it. Epic fail on the paper test. The grivory scales feel pretty good, but I'm certainly interested in stippling and micarta - I'm betting I'd be happy with the tan grivory scales being stippled, but I've only got the black set.
Anyway, my first Becker! Looking forward to getting the knife good and sharp and putting it to work.
Thanks, guys.
Steve