The SAR 3 was my first high end fixed blade knife. Initially I was disappointed. Busse was going through a quality control issue and eventually the employee was fired. I left it aside for a few months and then sent it back for free to get the blade reprofiled. When it came back it was one of my favorites. I never used it much until four years later now that I'm overseas in Africa. I use it every two weeks when I'm out fishing in open waters for 7 to 8 hours. I use the SAR 3 to cut up bait, fishing lines and anything else I need it for. Why is it my favorite, the size for one, the strength, blade sharpness, and its easy to clean and maintain especially when there are fish guts, blood and scales all over the blade and handle. The SAR 3 is like a bulldog in knives. Congrats on your purchase.