OH one thing I did notice that I THINK is different is that the logo "SYKCO" is also powder coated, NOT added after coating.

And I also really like the way that Dan designed the "Choil" on these knives. Look at the pics and you will see it comes straight off the handle and then curves down to meet the edge. I think that this will allow for a VERY comfortable choke up on the blade.

Now I am NOT saying that I had any influence on the shape of this blade, but it IS SORT OF like my Negrito bolo


And I for one am VERY happy Dan designed up this shape blade. Yes it's tip heavy but not overly so. In MY Highly uneducated opinion, the forward bias doesn't really come into play that much until you are swinging it for a chop. Again, just my opinion.

And Again, THANKS DAN.