As expected, the Kershaw quality and value is evident, the 154 cpm steel is good, the blade is sharp, the detent is robust. It is a good knife. I only wish it was just a hair (about 1/4" longer blade and handle) larger but not as large as the launch 8 which I also have. I have a number of Kershaws in my collection so I am familiar with them. On sale the price was fair as well. My experiences with Blade City have been good.