Miguron still makes one of the best budget knives on the market IMO. Open the blade your way because all methods work well. The micarta handles on this model have a bit bigger grain than their G10 models, and thus feel a tad softer. T8 Torx screws all around - now why can't they do that on all their titanium models? The other thing I noticed is the initial blade sharpness on the budget models seems a bit better, although it's tougher to achieve that with a premium steel than 14C. There is really nothing I can criticize on this model, especially given the price.