I'm OK that it has been used. I'll get to carry it sometimes. I knew it was like it was when I got it, but the peachseed was a little better than I anticipated. I think it just had carbon staining from years of sitting sitting, not used so much. No blade play, good snap on all but the can opener. It is sharp, and it is a dandy punch with a cute choil. I was really pleased it had the cool shield. The bail is huge. I may give it some induced patina, not sure yet.