not that critical on the task level these are designed for, but the early ones have detectable blade play whereas these new ones may not.
sized for coin pocket carry, no clip really needed.

very stabby. i for sure would go the ek route if i was carrying fairbairn style. i do like a medium fixie but some belly.
a small edc is a good compliment and these gerbers would fit the bill. all the blade shapes are decent (love the tiny wharny, but too small) but 440a or c is a little long in the tooth these days. at least sandvik.

But the new model looks perfectly serivcable …… just not quite as clean.

And I don’t need a clip on everything.

Good to have choices.