Bastinelli Knives/Doug Marcaida "Anomaly" Fixed Blade 2.5" Stonewash

This is the best Pikal knife I've ever held in my hand, much less owned. I don't know what the reviewer who says the ergonomics are bad is talking about; it's fast in the hand and comes to point readily. The sheath in the photos isn't the one that was delivered with my knife, but I can see the objection to the one depicted; if I were the other reviewer I'd write the company and see if I could get the updated version, which is more minimal. Overall, it's the best self-defense knife I've ever found for the style in which I was trained. Five stars.

Love the new Anomaly from Bastinelli X Marcaida. Started collecting the Bastinelli X Marcaida range last year and this new addition is definitely an eye catcher!! Buying from EKnives was a also a breeze!

Love the new Anomaly from Bastinelli X Marcaida. Started collecting the Bastinelli X Marcaida range last year and this new addition is definitely an eye catcher!! Buying from EKnives was a also a breeze!

I bought the Anomaly more out of curiosity than anything else. The blade itself is well made and super sharp, but truthfully that’s where it ends. The ergonomics are, well, bad and the sheath is a complete and utter failure which leaves one with the feeling “what were they thinking”.