A little heavy for it's size. The blade diameter is pretty thick at top, the liners are solid, and the G10 scales are pretty thick. Very smooth out of the box and good lock-up. No need to break it in. The AUS 8 blade needs more sharpening than the MOD version. The G10 pattern is too rough and will tear up your pants if you dont lightly sand them down. Overall, a lot of knife for the price.