I have one that I purchased about 6 or 7 years ago. I think I only paid around $75.00 for it and felt like it was a great piece for that price. I liked how both the overall shape and the blade design is pretty traditional tanto. I definitely think it makes a good tactical knife. It's a real tank; very heavy and made of thick stock, but quite well balanced. The blade came shaving sharp out of the box and has a wicked point. Since the distal taper doesn't start until the last two inches of the blade lenght, there is a lot of meat behind that sharp point. The rayskin covered handle offers about as positive a grip as you'll ever get on a knife. It's also got a thick, heavy butt end that could definitely put a hurt on something. The nylon lined metal sheath is pretty cool the way it releases the knife instantly and without a bit of friction at the push of a button (just in front of the guard). Overall, I was impressed with the knife. That being said, I don't feel like it's a good all arounder. It seems specifically designed to be a fighter and gives up some utility to that end. And, at it's current price, I think there are a lot of other choices that are more multi-purpose. If you are wanting a strictly tactical knife, it's a good choice IMO.