Just got this knife and so far it is great. I would say the best knife I have bought to date and I am not a young kid. Opens fast and solid, closes easily, locks solid, blade is very sharp, handle has a great feel and the texture on it makes it easy to hold on to. No blade movement when open or partially closed. Fits in your hand like it was made to - I have medium size hands. Looks more impressive in person than on the web site. Price here at Cutlery Shoppe and shipping were great. I would by again and plan on another knife I want soon. Soon they will start trying to take away our knives like our guns. I do not have any affiliation to Benchmade or Cutlery Shoppe.