I love this knife. Its best point is the assisted opening works really well. It is light weight and reliable for EDC. It came nice and sharp. The lockup is strong and feels reliable and the whole knife seems durable. I like the 14C28N steel characteristics, but, for about the same money, I prefer Nitro-V. I would prefer more handle, but I gladly accept this as a compromise to weight.I appreciate the black clip because I deep carry in my boot.The blade has done all matter of cutting and sawing tasks without complaint. I have used it a decent amount without feeling the need to resharpen it. But, it is not shaving sharp as it is. It could easily be made so, though. If you opt for the partially serrated blade option, keep in mind that slicing is a little harder with half of the blade, and that the serrated part requires a vise and specialized files to sharpen. If you don't *need* it, consider the non-serrated version.In general, Kershaw is quality, and this is no exception.