Barrel olivewood

I cannot rate this knife highly enough. It is simply phenomenal. The full flat ground carbon blade is so thin behind the edge that it slices like an Opinel. However the spine thickness is substantial enough that it's capable of hard-use work. The wood handles are beautiful -the pictures don't do it justice. The hafting is very well done -smooth edges and transitions. The carbon steel bolsters, while not perfectly stamped, are very unique and will develop patina and character. The blade centering is perfect (like a GEC). There is zero blade play (the thing is built like a tank). The pull is very firm and very smooth with Gator-like snap. The knife has some heft to it -it's no lightweight. For under $60 you're getting a knife to rival GEC -and to certainly eclipse Case or even Queen. Let me qualify that statement: The finish is not flawless like a GEC, but it's built so tough; the materials are such high quality; and the design and hand-made feel make it so unique that the minor imperfections can simply be chalked-up to "character". It just exudes quality. I'll be buying many Au Sabot knives in future. You'll not regret this purchase