1) the blade is nice and thin, nice and HUGE, and nicely sharp out of the box, contrary to what some others have observed about theirs being not super sharp from the factory. It's popping hairs and curling the edge of sheets of paper. I can't wait to work on that edge, maybe take it down a few degrees.

2) ergos are typically great, and it certainly does carry much smaller than it looks (and indeed IS.) The G-10 is nicely done, all edges are flush and square.
3) the blade has a sort of yellowish cast to it, and there are even a few light patina spots, which doesn't bother me at all. I'm not going to force a patina, but neither am I going to try hard to prevent one from normal use. I have a feeling that will happen rather quickly!
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4) there is corrosion/rust on the inside of the liners around the lock bar, which I believe I read that some of you have observed as well, and again, this is straight out of the box on the first day. It appears relatively minor, and limited to the left hand liner, but it's definitely there, and even extends to the spine of the handle in very small spots (confirmed with a loupe). This too does not necessarily bother me all that much, provided it does not grow to be out of control. Does anyone have any input/suggestions on this?
I'm sorry that I'm much too dumb to figure out the whole pic hosting thing, so I can't post pics.

