couple of things: I had posed a msg re: pivot pin and was in contact with camillus and am awaiting new pin ass'y. Excellent service. I was wondering if anyone knows how hard the blade is. It takes a wonderful edge and seems to keep it quite well. I had to use it as a can opener(i can see everyone wincing) but it did not dull it as much as i would have thought. A quick touch up and it was shaving sharp again. The only downside to this knife is that the pocket clip wears out jean pockets.