The knife arrived with the micarta very dirty, stained and full of black grease, this could irritate anyone who is buying it as a collector.
The blade is crooked and the edge is also crooked, they need to improve the quality standard a lot.
Positive points:
• The blade is thicker than the Esee 6 model, it also has a longer length, allowing it to be used to open paths in vegetation much more easily.
• The micarta grip is very similar to the one used by the Esee, only a little more square. I still prefer the Ontario grip because it is wider, improving the grip of those with medium and large hands.
Negative points:
• The epoxy treatment of the blade is not as good as that used by Esee.
• The steel used is no longer 1095, but 1075 which is inferior, but for some strange reason Ontario says it is a better option, but that doesn't seem logical in any way other than to reduce costs.
• The sheath is horribly bad, they should already be working with Kydex, even if that translates into a higher price for the customer.