I got this last October when B3 had the sale, I'm selling it because I got another one from them that I prefer. I've used it only a hand full of times in that time, Ive knocked it properly by hand and I think it doesn't need anymore knocking. Its a slightly shorter blade with a longer handle model and it picks up very well and it's not a small bat at all, very chunky in fact. Feels quite a bit lighter than it's scale weight. The handle is round and it's quite thick. I put the toe guard and scuff sheet on, it's not the neatest job but you can always take them off if you don't like it. Any questions please ask Cheers Kam