Their reputation has gone downhill, as has their quality. I think their fixed blades are crap and way overpriced with the exception of the Bushman. I used to have a half dozen Bushman knives, but now I’ve narrowed it down to a large and a small. They’re constantly looking for ways to cut corners, and lower the quality but not the price. For instance, the Bushman sheaths used to be leather, but now they’re nylon.

I have several of their pocket knives, and I’ve been happy with them. I think they’re a good buy for the money for a heavy duty folder. Of course, I didn’t pay what CS asks for them, I got mine on eBay for less then $50 each. I have two Voyagers and a Recon 1. The Recon 1 is the original style that was made in Japan of AUS-8a steel. The later inferior versions are made in Taiwan of a lesser steel and poorer quality scales.

Mostly what I like that they sell are the unusual items like the throwing shovel, walking sticks, plastic knives, etc. Novelties and gadgets. I have several of their plastic knives, Torpedo (thrower), throwing shovel, and my City Stick is my favorite walking stick.