I'm just wondering, has anyone found the ideal usage for the DM. I've used mine to dismantle huge cardboard boxes, it cut well but the blade thickness slowed it down some. I used it to dig weeds out of the garden, works fine but not the ideal tool for the job. It splits kindling great but if you're using a chopper to cut the wood why not just use the same knife to split it. I've pounded it through a couple of SS screws with minimal damage, slight roll and chip on the edge, a few minutes on the Arkansas stones and sharp as hell again. However that was just an edge test, can't see anyone using their knife for that on a regular basis. It throws well in an underhand swing letting the knife slide out off the palm. If you whip it properly the knife comes out at amazing speed and sinks well at close distance. It has good mass. In self defence this could be effective at close quarters with the lower abdomen and groin area as a target. Once again, I can't see anyone using their knife for that on a regular basis. So what do other DM owners use it for?