It has some slight patina, nothing major. It's been on 2 camping trips.
It's an amazing camp knife. Awesome balance and grip ergonomics.
Lots of videos on YouTube if you want to see other people's impression of it. The item "American Knife Company Denali 8.5 Fixed Blade Knife Natural Canvas Micarta" is in sale since Wednesday, February 07, 2018. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Knives & Tools\Fixed Blade". The seller is "buymystuff*11" and is located in Umatilla, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.