Outstanding ergonomic little knife, very secure grip. Came very evenly ground and very sharp. Rentention in the sheath is very secure so no worries about it coming free unless you want it to. The light weight of the entire package is another plus, wearing it as a neck knife I don't even really notice it is there. The choice of LC200N as a blade steel is a excellent one for a knife that is worn close to the body, no worries about corrosion. All in all a handy knife that was very well thought out by the designer and Spyderco- I see this as not only a self defence item but also a handy utility blade with a very corrosion resistant steel that holds a edge a decent amount of time while also having a fair bit of toughness to it. Very happy with this purchase and the quality justifies the price. A daily carry knife for me.