I compared the Raw/Ti with the Mercury/Ti Hatchet some time ago at Oakley HQ in Tokyo and I couldn't see enough of a difference to warrant purchasing the Raw/Ti Japan Exclusive. It was more natural or "raw" if you will, but I feel the Mercury looks better.

The frame isn't unlike that of the Metal Vaults, X Metal Coins or the display items; scuffs and marks aplenty, as if hewn from a block of metal. The only difference is that it is a tad lighter in colour. It's a very cool look, but I kind of wish it had the same sheen as the aforementioned items.

Gen 1 was cool but TOO shiny, Gen 2 is cool but too much like Mercury.

I'm not convinced - to be honest I wouldn't really fancy my Os with a raw metal finish, I'd prefer them to be smooth and nicely finished, especially on a style such as the Hatchet. Perhaps on a different frame, this finish would work better.

Dunno, in my HO this is rather a boring silver colour. it does have that raw unfinished look but just not a huge difference to the silver frame that they do for wires.
if you want hatchets go for one of the other frame colours they look much better in real life.

This'd look great with Ti Iridium. Hopefully I'll be able to get enough frames together to do it.

I really like the look of this frame. Like Dann said, the frame name is exactly how the frame looks. Simply awesome.

Just like it says, it's Raw metal, complete with buffing lines and everything. I like Ice with dark frames, but this is the only offering at the moment. Would probably be better with a more neutral lens.