Sadly enough Rod, I'll probably never use this one, the green micarta is just too pretty. I do have a model 1 I carried from about 1994 to 2007 before I "retired" it. Lori has a 10-3 on her person everyday, and uses it quite often, (everything from sub sandwiches to steak). Pretty good old gal, but don't let her fool you, this knife is mine!