Benchmade Nimravus vs SOG Ace

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

The blade is sturdy and sharp. I tested it by hacking small bamboo branches off the main pole..

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

Sorry, I'm just being truthful. I give the design and durability only 2 stars due to the sheath.

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

knife and sheath is good quality, I like knife stone washed finish very much, sharp edge, sharp and strong point for its thikness, good jimping, good large handle, excelent size handle for me, i have medium size hands and for me it is best size, sheath clip is good, medium strongness+you can remove it if don't want, sheath holds knife very good but i would't carry it uppside down, BEWARE with wet hands or wet handle it slips very much, kraton handle would be better but with kraton it would be much more expensive, for the price it is very good knife.