I have used my SJ on numerous occasions,not as much as my basic#5,but I do like it alot.It penetrates much better than my 5 due to the thinner tip,it also has a smaller handle which I like due to my smaller hands but also for concealability reasons.The skull crusher is nice for cracking hickory nuts as well.The only thing I do not like is the large finger cut out just forward of the talon hole.The reason I do not like it is that it is harder to position my thumb right over the cutting edge for xtra cutting pressure.You can choke up on it for finer cuuting work because of this cut out.This also gives you slightly more reach out of a smaller blade for chopping or other.Overall I rate this knife(in my opinion)to be the best overall knife in the entire busse line. 1.blade is big enuff to chop 2.blade is small enough to conceal 3.not as thick as you might think. 4.perfect blade shape. 5.Straight handle for easier lashing. 6.not to heavy easy to carry not as noticeable. 7.Great steel.