Puma knives are premium German knives. My first was a stag handled bowie I got in the late 60's. They are an excellent line of knives, but are a bit on the pricey side for factory knives. If they make one you like, I am sure it will give you excellent service. They also will hold their value, as they are a big name German knife! I wish I still had that bowie, it was the prettiest knife I ever owned. Unfortunately I was 14 when I got it, I scratched it all up trying to sharpen it and broke the tip off throwing it!! I take better care of knives now!!