Bought both the Alias I and Alias II. Carried the smaller one for awhile. Not bad, didn't seem to hold an edge for very long considering it was S30V. Might have been the blade grind. Finally bought some Sebenza's, other than the materials used and colors, they don't come close to the Sebs. I gave the small one away and am thinking of getting rid of the large one. If you're really considering a Seb, buy it, you won't regret it.