It seems like the toughest fixed blade knife you can get for the money. I was shocked at how thick it is. I was going to go with the cheap cold steel Kurkri but I'd like to have something that can be used as a backup knife as well as chop some wood and stand up to those tasks that one should never use a knife for (unless it was your life on the line)
Even cutleryscience.com gave it some pretty good marks.
I'd be wearing the sheath inverted from a mercharness or strapped to a pack (which is why I like the tactical style sheath over the cordura or leather of Cold Steel's other bowies)...I hate anything that long hanging off my belt.
I found an online retailer which has great prices on Cold Steel and they're in Canada.
www.warriorswonders.comI don't suppose anybody has dealt with them before?