Cliff-
I ordered this knife originally for three reasons,
#1, Enhanced penetration,
#2, The ability to back-slash or up-slash if I were in a position to need to use it as a weapon,
#3 To go with my triple ground, straight handled badger 5/16 (a.k.a., it looks cool).
Turns out, it's also pointy enough, you can use it to dig splinters or to do pretty fine work.
I have another one on order, it's been on order since Blade SHow West. Don't know when I'll get it. Boy I sure miss that knife, it was supposed to be my winter time carry in the mountains, while-I-fish knife. You know, something big enough to build shelter with, pointy enough to reassure me if I have to deal with a large fuzzy black creature in the headwaters of the Santa Ana river around the 5,000 ft. level.
I'm writing this at my son's and daughter-in-law's house or I'd be looking up the name in the receipt book of this fine young recon sniper platoon leader.
Matterhorn, I know this knife will stand you in good stead, Good Luck. I know you won't be safe, so be careful and come back alive and safe.
Bye for now