I got the knife this evening - much faster than I anticipated. The knife only cost $10, but it will be the last $10 I spend on a Schrade knife. I was hoping for mid- to low-quality scales, and a mid- to good-quality mechanism, but it was the other way around. The action is very stiff, and the scales are sharp. I'd prefer the scales to be as smooth as the action for a utility knife like this one. Overall, I'm not sad about the purchase, but I won't waste my money again. I do not consider this a great value, but a fair one.