This tanto version of the Begleiter is a very good knife! I measured mine at .014 behind the edge, and that combined with a hollow grind makes for an outstanding slicer, that won't get thicker through sharpening for quite awhile. 154CM is a great budget friendly steel. The micarta is of decent quality, and the action is smooth as silk. The ergos are good, and the added jimping works great without being aggresive enough to cause discomfort.As somebody who is generally not a huge tanto fan, I was quite surprised to see just how much I liked it! If you're looking for a fairly budget option for a good slicer that is comfortable in the hand, then I highly recommend you consider one of these!