I took delivery of the Knife Center exclusive 3v and Ti version about 20 minutes ago. I already had a K110 (D2) version. I replaced the scales on that one with a set of Fat Carbon side cut cf from Karbadize, which I love.
First impressions of the 3v version:
* feels solid in hand --really nice. Ti scales are smooth but not slippery;
* after quick strop on loaded denim, the factory edge is excellent (125 BESS);
* factory edge is 17° on both sides. It's rare to get the same angle on both sides!;
* that said, there's a smile on each choil straight from the factory. Guess I won't have to worry about adding one.
* like all Demkos, it's thick behind the edge: .025" in the middle and north of .030" at either end;
* shark lock is MUCH nicer on the new one. I think the spring is a little weaker, which is great in my book. The old one was a bit of a finger destroyer if you fidget with it, and who can resist fidgeting with these things?
Too soon to make any judgments about the steel. I think I may get this one reground. Maybe a hollow at 0.015" bte.
3V on the top, D2 on the bottom: