The time and noise it takes to open a flip knife can cost you your life fixed blades are better and theres nothing you can say to make me change my mind about that. The steel on this knife is good but its still not worth 80 bucks. Disagree with me all you like as you can take your opinion and shove it. Implying a katana cant be used for self defense what are you autistic? Spain may not be known for making katanas but they produce some of the highest quality swords made. Maybe educate yourself before you spout nonsense