I am always "late to the fray" on new models of production knives but after obtaining a blue handled BM Osborne 940 in a trade, I HAD to post my thoughts. I have owned and still own a lot of BM's. Let me tell you though, this is the SWEETEST of them all! The attention to detail is truly satisfying and I have owned quite a few "customs" that couldn't compete with this knife! This Axis lock is trick! I love it! It holds the blade closed as securely as any knife I've ever owned. Once it's released though, it opens so effortlessly, it seems to be "spring assisted". I have read of this knife being described as "small" or "gentlemanly". I would describe it as being as large a knife as you could want with lightness and solidity being the main factors. It IS a magic blend of lightness yet SO SOLID feeling in hand. With it's razor sharp reverse tanto edge, it could skin a deer or...well, you fill in the blank with whatever you want. As an added plus, this blue version is the PRETTIEST color I've ever seen on a folder. A wonderful knife and BM is to be congratulated big time!