I have been looking for a good do it all hunting knife that is easy to handle and not over sized. My dad has used the same schrade knife for 40+ years, but sadly they do not make them the same way anymore. I have tried different steels, but in the end I don't have the patience or skills to sharpen the high end steel and just wanted a durable carbon steel blade. That's when I found this company. Good reputation and still small enough to care about build quality. The knife is beautifully made. When it arrived, it was razor sharp. Small enough to pack anywhere and able to quickly gut, skin, and cut up white tail deer. People might complain about the price , but you get what you pay for. The warranty is pretty impressive as well.