The blade is super sharp and has stayed that way through consistent use. The one handed open mechanism is quite easy to operate after a few tries; it was a bit tight at the beginning but it will slowly break in, so to speak.. My only complaint would be the durability of the screws for the belt clip, since the screws have already began to come out. I've tightened them using a T5 bit, but I think I need some threadlocker to secure them again. The metal band also gets a bit bent out, but it is nothing that makes the clip unusable. I was able to bend the clip back somewhat into shape. I expected some bending on the knife because I use it CONSTANTLY but I do wish it was made a bit sturdier with less flex. Read more