I love the Shaman. It's robust and the blade geometry is awesome! 2 gripes. 1. I hate spyderco's spoon pocket clip. Purchase a Lynch or MXG and that solves that problem. Second, the flipper tab wacks your finger when closing via compression lock. This is a small problem as you figure when to move your finger. Other than that, I highly recommend this incredible slicer.

I never could find the value I didn't see the draw to those plastic looking knives with holes in the blade

Knife is very nice, fit and finish on mine is top notch.

Great feel in the hand, only think I dislike about the knife is when you goto close the knife and your finger is on the compression lock, the front from the finger choil smacks your finger holder down the lock.

Otherwise amazing knife, if it bugs me enough I may grind it down.