For the last 2 months or so I've been carrying & using a Kit Carson M-18 by Columbia River Knife & Tool. I am impressed with the quality and design of this knife. I have probably 40 or so folders of different designs and various manufactuers that I can judge against. It's a big knife, but I like big folders, very sturdy, designed well, takes a scary sharp edge and holds it reasonably well and sharpens quite easy. It's smooth as glass too, in it's operation. In my opinion you can do a whole lot worse than this in a pocket knife for much more money. I think it's a bargain in a big way!! The product for the money that CRKT is putting out is pretty darn good. Just an opinion and looking for others that are impressed with CRKT - especially the M-18. Best regards and have a great day.