When I bought and reviewed mine I said it was great value. The price has since shot up, bringing into direct competition with knives like the Boker Plus TUF, the Condor Rodan and Varan, the Svord Pig Sticker and several others. It still stands up to these competitors, to its credit, having a long-lasting edge, a comfortable handle and a serviceable sheath. Its just that it's no longer outstanding.