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you know these folks chatted on this back in 2012...you are quoting and responding to a 6 year old. in case you didnt realize you brought this one back from the deadI
I agree. However, I carry it for protection against dogs in my mountain neighborhood. I only need it to work that one time. I own one, and love it. AUS8 is a mid grade steel that if heat treated properly will last a very long time. Some harder steels will require professional sharpening which is not available in my local area. I see nothing wrong with owning, and carrying more than one edged instrument. Ranger training taught me this: two is one, one is none.