I chat a lot on a Russian website. It is interesting to note that Russians have quite a different view on knives. They particularly value Finnish style knives because they are quite universal and light. I was thinking to buy some Chris Reeve knife, but after discussion with Russians they persuaded me that Finnish style knife will probably be much more suitable for my requirements. And the price difference is quite significant. You can look on Finnish style knives on http://www.nordicarts.com/. Hunters and military men give good comments about Marttiini and a few other knives. As I was told, if you get an expensive knife, you will rarely use it, because you will value it too much. I rarely seen expensive knives in use by experienced hunters or fishermen. My conclusion was, if professional hunters, who earn their living by hunting in Siberia, rely on Martiini, I had better get one too.