old_skoolThis is steel is pretty... middle of the road chinese quality steel. Nothing at all to write home to mom about. It'll sharpen easy, but it'll dull fast. For 12.50, get the damn knife. Can never have enough spare knives to just be handy when you need one. If you're looking for a knife to open cans with, cut twine and rope, and generally bring along on your last minute camping trip or to toss in your pocket during your saturday yard work, get it.