Tops makes a good blade. This looks nice and functional, but not entirely sold on the forward jumping. If not kept very clean it's just another place germs can collect to transfer to food.
As far as removing the scales and wrapping the handle with paracord I personally would skip that. If you remove it to use, it leaves a flat handle which will be hard to use and may cause blisters.
A better option might be to wrap the leather sheath with paracord if you want to.
Thanks, Sld1959. I agree it is a nice and functional knife. I’m not necessarily a forward jimping or paracord wrap kinda guy, but for those who are, these are options. Appreciate your weighing in!