Benchmade Nimravus vs Condor Compact Kephart Knife Fixed Blade Walnut

It's still a great knife, and I like the new MOLLE sheath, but I prefer the micarta handles over the new aluminum ones. My only real gripe is with the finger groove behind the ricasso is noticibly deeper than on the original, and makes for a weaker feel. That, and the handles aren't interchangeable because of the difference. Otherwise, it's another fine Benchmade product, razor sharp right out of the box

Blade on mine looks stainless steel? Very hard to put sharp edge. Had to is bastard file and diamond coded stone. Stealth is heavy duty and kinfe overall is good? Could be better if blade was carbon steel like a 1075 or 1095?

The edges of the handle are chamferred and sit slightly proud of the aluminum scales. The scales themselves are deeply textured for traction.

They're solid knives, but don't expect much aesthetically. When I received this knife yesterday, the "factory" edge was practically nonexistent. Uneven grinds, and literally as dull as a butter knife. It took me over an hour, and three different sharpening systems to get a good edge on it