I recently handled a cuda(full size) both the tanto and drop point. Very impressive at first glance or better yet in a picture. It's a big knife, too big for my pockets anyway. I liked the aesthetics of the knife, heavy, tough, and the overall innovation of Camillus, however what are you looking for: a conversation piece-deffinately!, a quick opener-I'm more impressed with the economical but obtrusive LevRlock. The big button did bother me a bit, sight unseen I was prepared to order one, but for $120 in person I had to pass. Don't get me wrong the knife is quite ingenious it just didn't live up to my expectations. I'll wait till the price drops under $100 which I'm sure it will, perhaps as at dealer cost it is well worth it!