The Aubergine-GM is the same full tang platform, different character entirely. Rose gold blade finish against green micarta scales is not a combination you see often — and that's the point. It's deliberate, confident, and it works because both materials earn their place functionally before they earn it visually.
The 14C28N Sandvik blade at 60±2 HRC takes a fine edge and holds it through real use — reviewers consistently note it arrives sharp and stays that way. The drop point geometry handles everything from camp tasks to everyday cutting with no compromises. Rose gold PVD finish adds corrosion resistance while giving the blade a warmth that standard stonewash or satin can't match.
Green micarta scales develop their own patina over time — the layered composite absorbs oils from the hand, darkens slightly at contact points, and becomes more yours the longer you carry it. At 3.7 oz and 7.87'' overall it sits in the sweet spot: substantial enough to feel like a real tool, compact enough to disappear in a pack or on a belt.
No lock to fiddle with. No pivot to adjust. Pick it up and use it.