Benchmade Nimravus vs Schrade Leroy Bowie Fixed Blade Knife Black TPE

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

Exchange, align, sharpen, accessorize, smooth. Now, as opposed to out-of-the-box, I'll quote Paul Hogan: "That's a knife." There was no lot# or production code I could recognize on the knives or their packaging.

I like the durability of the aluminum scales, they can be a little cold on first grab but warm up quickly. The milled grip serrations on the scales work great. I ordered the Kydex sheath separately and like the sheath but find the release a little tight. That will hopefully improve with use

the scabbard is nice. And it is big knife. A little more dull than I was expecting from other reviews, but I want that surgical sharp edge (I know, not needed for a hack & slash blade), still solidly built for the price

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

I really dislike the cheap, hard plastic sheath. No way I would carry this in that hunk of plastic.