Awesome service. Had questions answered and sale completed on a holiday,recieved the knife exactly 3 days later on the other side of the country.
I was able to notice the blem as soon as I opened it only because it happened to be exactly where I looked when I first opened the knife, but I'm actually very happy about that. Now I know what it is and don't have to wonder. Its a tiny spec mssing from the coloration on the tiger stripes beside the thumb stud no bigger than a pin head. Grey DLC is stil under it. Blade is 100% centered and lock up is perfect.
Honestly the flaw is so small I wouldn't return it if bought NIB. I've gotten worse flaws straight out of the box from other companies.
big A+ and will buy again!