I'm going to score some hate for this...
I would have actually preferred this in D2 steel.
Why? My primary uses aren't kind to knife edges, and 154CM while a true stainless steel doesn't hold it's edge nearly as well.
That recurve would be great for slicing tubing, wire, etc...
8 ounces -- sheesh. Shoulda called it the Land Shark. If nothing else you can knock someone out with the damn thing.
I know that's what some of y'all like, and I can't deny it's fun, but at the end of the day I'm still the guy that reaches for a fixed blade if it's time for heavy duty work, and only pisses around with a knife like this because it's fun. Little too much in the pocket for me, I just like something a little faster in the hand.
It does look fun, and I almost feel like I ought to buy one just to encourage Bestech to make more knives in something other than D2. I like seeing the 154CM.
This one is ugly , but undeniably distinct, owning the drop point label for sure. I only have to wonder how functional this knife is, but then again I highly doubt it's bought for function and more for it's form. It's certainly is a conversation piece.
Random update, just because 😁
I still never reach for this to carry in normal everyday life, due to its size, but I took it with me camping this weekend
Factory edge held up great, recurve was quite nice for feathersticks and whittling stick points, the curved hump makes it very ergonomic.
It may look funky/ugly, but all the things that make it look so odd make it a very usable tool 👍
I'm really glad to see this one come back. The last time, I wanted it but, I was on another drop already so I had to pass. What's worse is, the drop I was on fell through. I'm not letting this one get away again.
Oh shit! Guys, if you don't have this one you need it. It is a brilliant knife. Enormous, nearly un-carry-able, but brilliant nonetheless.
For real though. I am a small knife person. This knife got me back into collecting big knives.