It was a bit unfair to try and open the blade at that angle, it made it look bad. But sometimes its strong, sometimes you need to do the final click yourself depending what angle you hold it when you flick it open.
Its actually a bit less bulky than i imagined in hand. Sideways it looks great, But head on. and holding it feels a bit slim. But that will be a plus for the cosplayers.
Its probably the least impressive of the legacy items as it pertains to Vs the original. Its nearly the same size as the original to the point it looks and feels just like a repaint