I just got this tonight as part of a pass-around (Thank You David ), and thought I would share my first impressions.

Pretty slim. Not in a bad way at all, just was expecting a little more.
Length is very nice, not too short.
Kind of heavy, in a solid way. The Ti handles had me thinking it would be a much lighter knife, but this thing has full size, no joke, solid steel liners. In a word, Stout.

The Nak-Lok could engage just a little easier, or smoother might be a better word. The blade stays closed by way of a ball detent located on the Nak-Lok part of the liner. The little ball looses contact with the blade right before the Nak-Lok engages and there is an audible click. If you are slowly opening, or trying to flick the blade open, you possibly could stop just short of engaging the lock if you mistake that click for lockup. Just a first impression, but I MAY have moved that detent to the other liner where it can disengage right when the blade is opening. That may not be advisable though, as the little ball keeps the liner off the blade as you are opening it.
Speaking of flipping the blade, the detent is actually pretty strong compared to allot of knives. It takes a firm push to get things moving, and after a few practice flips this thing really fires out. I like it.

Fits in the hand OK, again a little slim but this is a gentlemans knife, not a Sebbie fighter. Ti grips, polished liners, polished spine on the blade, and what looks to be a chrome plated clip, all add up to one pretty flashy looking little knife for the money. Certainly a "dress up" piece, with more than a little backbone.

More later after I spend a day or two with it.

Nice review, thanks, Can't wait for my turn to play with it!

Good review, Flymon.

My first impression is that they just look like the blade is way sharp...like a Kershaw Chive.

-fj

I just got back from a local dealer .......I fondled one while I was there , If it had 154CM , I,d be all over it , but as is I,ll pass.
Overall I like the knife , especially the button lock (naklock) but however I happen to be a steel snob

can't wait to get my hands on that knife

I'll be a steel snob if the price of the knife is high, for a ~70 dollars, I'm not upset with the choice.

I think with a little fine tuneing the knife would be a good user. Feels pretty solid, like I told Flymon ,still a little stiff. I lubed it a bit but still did'nt help. Just think it needs to be used some. I think it could be the best red class made, almost good enough to be blue.But I've never had a red class to put to the test.

Steel............

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Originally posted by dj:
however I happen to be a steel snob

when did that happen?

I just received the 10700 and spent an hour with the thing:

It's centered and without blade play in either direction. As was received there's a fine scratch on the clip and two on the left side of the scales. Not bad, but for accuracy there it is...

The fit and finish seem to be pretty good. The open design looks nice and it's pretty comfy for these medium-small mitts of mine. Only thing I really don't care for is the bright chromed clip, I'd opt for something less flashy, maybe even a Parked split arrow...

I like the blade shape, it feels dull though, maybe from all those rocks and sticks you guys tried it on...but it still cuts well.

Overall a nice knife, in the Gentleman's category, with surprising quality for a Chinese-made product.

I just received a Nagara today.
Likes: nice style, good size, great lock, all edges are "melted". Fit and finish are very good Dislikes: not sure why they used stainless liners, it makes it heavier than it needs to be. I to wished they'd used a higher grade steel. The clip looks out of place on the knife. They should have used a Ti clip in blue or black. Price is somewhat higher than most "Red" label BM's.
Overall impression is very favorable.