I have never carried or used this knife. I did strop it 6-8 times on a leather strop. The blade is dead centered, lock up at 30%, blade flips open smooth as silk. This ZT was really put together right. If I did not need some Christmas money I sure would keep this one. $165 I can text or e-mail you pictures. Not really looking for trades but you know us knife people. 276-696-5104