Proof will be how well it holds up over the course of an Alaska fishing season or two. Depending on how you carry the kydex sheath has a sharp point at the bottom that will wear through clothes/rain gear. Grinded it to a rounded edge easy enough. My chick thinks it looks cool. Probably because I put her initials on it.

As a knife enthusiast, military, and law enforcement veteran (SWAT) of 30 years, I was very pleased to come across your company. I made my first purchase and am very much looking forward to carrying it at work. I'm currently a regional manager for a Force Protection Team and constantly on the lookout for my next knife to carry on duty.

This is a top tier knife made from quality materials. I am very impressed.

I received this knife quickly and I am very impressed with the quality of the materials and how well the knife keeps it's edge. I look forward to using this knife for years to come

It’s my everyday day carry.

Love the knife. Love the Kydex sheath. Great retention on the sheath. I use this as an everyday carry and it is holding up to my abuse for over a month now. I have the black coating on the blade and it shows no sign of wear yet.