I don't need another small fixed blade but now I think I may have to order one of these. If I do, I'm blaming you . . .
Thanks for reminding me want one of these, life has been so insane the last two years I saw it at Blade, was going to order one when I could, then got so busy I forgot they exist...
I can't explain how much I love this little knife.
@White River knocks this one out of the park. The sheath is outstanding, which is so rare in a factory fixed blade. It's minimalist kydex and has a positive, if somewhat squishy 'click.' The edge doesn't contact the kydex at all, and it's exceptionally well shaped without any extraneous bulky material. It is sufficiently slim that the sheath can be carried in the front pocket of a pair of khaki pants comfortably.
The blade has a lovely light stonewash over a mirror polish, and all the edges are neatly dehorned, but the radiusing on the finger choil and sharpening notch are simply perfect. The edge is very keen. The knife is very ergonomic, although the grip is perhaps too slim for heavy duty work, but that's because my version is a paracord wrap knife. The ones with G10 and micarta scales are probably better for this.
Interestingly, although this is an ultralight backpacking/camp/caping fixed blade knife, it would also be a serious competitor for the Spyderco Street Beat as well, with a similar deep finger choil and compact size. Spyderco's old micarta scales were nicer, but White River's S30V or S35VN is an upgrade over the Street Beat's VG10.
At $90 shipped, this was the best value knife purchase of recent memory for me. It's competitive with the ESEE Izula II while being an upgrade, and has outstanding fit and finish on par with or better than Bradford.