Here I am, the guy who always says "buy what you can afford to replace." I finally did it and I can't believe it. I saved and traded and sold until I could afford to buy a small Sebenza. I can't afford to replace this knife, but now I see why I can't afford to be without it. It's incredible! Absolutely the strongest lock I've ever seen, smoothest opening, and best fit and finish of any knife I've ever handled. My thanks to Mike Payne for a great deal and great service! Also, my thanks to the Reeves for an outstanding product! Now, if they only made a small 3 - 3.5" fixed blade...oh baby! Excuse me, I need to go smoke a cigarette now.