I've been a collector/user of knives all my life, basically I know what works and what doesn't and I know quality when I'm holding it in my hands. Regardless of price, this knife is an excellent value in every regard. No one who's held this knife can believe i only paid $20 for it. In a nutshell, I highly recommend this knife to anyone needing a quality, well made knife, that looks great and feels good in your hands. I liked it so much I polished the blade to give it some pop!