I purchased one a month back. It's a nice knife, not a flash looking unit, not a posers knife. It's sturdy and utilitarian, (in a good way). It has a convex grind, a deep sheath that ends near the top of the handle. I guess if your after a knife to use and abuse then this would be a great knife. To be honest I have not had an opportunity to put it to work (next few weeks). Sorry, that probably does not help you out much. At the time of buying I did some research online and the reviews were all good. For the money, I think it is a good investment.