Welcome to junk corner. While the blade is short and thin, at least it is made of rather dreadful steel. It is difficult to get hard with 0.5% carbon. I am willing to bet that the stainless steel scales are slippery as............(here's a chance to add you own favorite descriptor.) If all you want to do is to open junk mail while sitting in front of your TV and prying tops off of your long necks, this just might be the ticket..........to nowhere. Get a Kershaw Shuffle. Regardless of your opinion, my correct opinion is that this knife is WAY overpriced for what it is. YOMV.