The Grazioso has a handsome design, iconic choice of materials, & fit and finish of those materials are excellent in execution. That statement should be taken in account with all unique variants of this knife. I personally think that brass & green micarta has the most beautiful look but they all have distinct qualities to them that would interest me in collecting all. Maybe even an extra carbon fiber, Ti, 20CV blade to switch out for the N690 blade that comes in my current knife. The execution on the blade design was such a treat. Enough recurve to add control when separating the fibers and molecules of the world, precise tip for carving & tight tolerances, & enough belly for even the most insatiable. This blade offers all this utility; but it doesn’t make you pay for it when you’re on the bench sharpening it. I’ve had experience with Kershaw D2, SOG 10Cr15CoMoV and AUS-8, & CRKT’s 1.4116 blade steel none of these are even premium “Budget” steels; however, I have put my own edges on all of those steels. The Bohler N690 that comes with this knife will accept a very very sharp 20 degree edge and is not a arduous task while doing so. The only complaint I have is w/ the pocket clip; I find it to be to wide taking too much space near the back spacer & it could have had a deeper carrying profile to it, finally I personally thing the space between the scales and the underside of the clip is too wide. Can’t win em all. Also my detent was very tight when new; while it is an inspiring feature of rigidity and safety I also can appreciate the well tuned action on other flipper knives that I’ve owned. I would buy this knife twice.
