I am somewhat a pocket knife collector. I am NOT an expert on anything. However, concerning pocket knives I am well knowledgeable. This knife ( for the cost ) is above and beyond outstanding. This knife is a simple design, built solid, high quality materials and the perfect EDC. It feels comfortable and good in the hand. It is arm hair shaving out of the box. I have several Benchmade bugout and mini bugouts and for 50 dollars, ( telling you the truth ) as of now I would put this knife along side the Benchmades for an EDC. I used one of these knives to dull it a little and several slaps on a leather strop brought it right back to an "arm hair shaving" edge. This should explain to you, why I recommend it and am telling you the facts "I HAVE BOUGHT 3 OF THESE KNIVES". I have noticed the price is beginning to inch up. They are putting different handles on them and the price is going up. This is now a sought after pocket knife. I sincerely CANNOT find any fault with this knife. By the way, it is light, yet tough and can handle any job that any EDC is expected to handle. The opening and closing is smooth as silk... Read more