Sometimes you can see all there is to see in a knife from 50 feet away. Other times one will catch your eye and ask you to hold her. All you can see is the surface, but you can look and then ask if you can hold her. Most makers of such knives will say sure! If they say no, take my advice and walk away. If the maker says yes, hold the knife and get to know her on the outside. Run your fingers along the sides of the blade and know for yourself the difference the maker has included in the geometry or heat treat of the knife. Ask him why and get ready for a conversation!
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