I own a gazillion knives, big and small, fixed and folders, BRKT's, ZT, Benchmades, Swamp Rats, ScrapYards, Fallkniven, Buck, etc., collected over 40 years or so. My favorite all around hard use knife is my BRKT Canadian Special. Almost as funky looking as the Nessmuk, full tang 4" x 0.17" A2 tool steel, convex edge, very pointy, but thick right to the point, easily sharpened on a strop with compound and the sharpest knife I have ever seen. Sliced right through two leather BRKT sheaths without even noticing, one of which sliced deep into my hand - also not notice until it began bleeding profusely. I have yet to find a task where this knife does not excel. I would not try to use it to remove a splinter however, unless you plan to cut your hand off at the wrist.