So I received my Chicago today from NGK (great service!) and I'm really satisfied with its quality - besides the feeling of the carbon fiber, is seems like a little Sage: perfectly centered blade, no play whatsoever, no flaws; as I said the CF is smoother than on the Sage, but the handle and blade ergonomics still give you a more than sound grip, also helped by the clip.
I would have preferred a blackened clip (Sage style) and not a shiny one, but no big deal, the guy will ride unclipped into my coin/watch pocket; it also seems a little less sharp than the Sage but that could be the reduced strength I can apply on the shorter handle.
For the price (and even for more than it) an awesome knife, congrats to Sal and the Taiwan guys that made it possible!
Be well
Erminio